The biggest whale species on Earth is a monster! There are plenty of large creatures within the Cetacea order (which contains ...

A new study predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. A new study led by Griffith University predicts that ...

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has uncovered key information about what resident killer whale populations are eating.

One of Earth’s rarest whales is a picky eater. A single fish species makes up roughly 70% of the Rice’s whale diet, new research shows, unlocking yet another secret behind the elusive Gulf of Mexico ...

Whales may be known as gentle giants, but they still have a looming presence as the world’s loudest and largest animals. The Antarctic blue whale can weigh up to 400,000 pounds and stretches to 98 ...

Killer whales in aquariums regularly eat ice cubes, even though ice provides no calories or nutrients. It's a curious ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans’ top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution. Now, in the largest study to date on North Atlantic killer whales ...

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The critically endangered species is targeting a nutritious fish to stay healthy, according to new research. There are only about 50 Rice's whales remaining in the Gulf of Mexico, making them a ...