Pygmy sperm whales have a bizarre defense mechanism that is volatile, but highly effective in blinding and deterring predators.

Here you can spot gray, blue and humpback whales, dolphin pods, sea lions and sharks while enjoying a luxurious beachside vacation.

Blunt force trauma consistent with vessel strikes could have been behind the dead whale that washed ashore in Barnegat Light.

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.

The story of how a rare, 20-metre-plus skeleton made its way from Oregon to Alberta’s Badlands begins with an unrelated Google search and a strange coincidence.

From Cadillac Ranch and the Blue Whale to Carhenge, Lucy the Elephant, and Wall Drug, these classic roadside attractions turn ...

The blue whale is the largest animal to ever exist — bigger than any dinosaur that walked the Earth. Its heart is the size of ...

The majestic blue whale, Earth’s largest animal, has long captivated our imagination with its enormous size and graceful movements through the ocean depths. These marine giants, which can reach ...

An integral part of whale watching, Capt. Rick Podolak explained as we zipped out of North San Diego Bay past Point Loma, is establishing trust. That and a fast vessel, good timing and luck. All of ...

Whales are mighty. Blue whales, for example, aren’t only the largest animal on Earth, but as far as we know, they’re the largest animal that’s ever existed on Earth—and that includes dinosaurs.

Sperm whales are the planet's largest 'active' hunters - blue whales and fin whales may be mightier, but as filter feeders, don't target individual prey items. However, size alone doesn't make sperm ...

Its appetite hinges on nutrient-rich krill swarms, so climate shifts that shrink krill threaten energy reserves and migration. Read on to discover the 12-inch-thick throat muscles and a 90-second gulp ...