The discovery of a deadly virus in Arctic whales has sent ripples through the scientific community, raising alarms about the health of these majestic marine ...

Chimpanzees are clearly among the most intelligent of all non-human animals, but they are rarely regarded as killers. And yet ...

As endangered southern resident killer whales fight for survival, federal funding cuts threaten the scientists working to ...

Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals. They’re also known as pinnipeds, which means ‘fin-footed’, referring to the large flippers they have for arms and legs. Combined with their streamlined, ...

Satellites detect and confirm the presence of tiny red plankton, Calanus finmarchicus, that feeds and protects North Atlantic ...

Wild orcas are not known to attack humans, but that’s partly because most humans are sensible enough not to jump into the water with the apex predators, and without regard for their own safety.

One prominent captain, Ryan Lawler of Newport Coastal Adventure and Pacific Offshore Expeditions, capitalized on a rare ...

A groundbreaking ocean sanctuary in Nova Scotia will give formerly captive whales space, dignity, and care in a natural ...

CNW/ - World Animal Protection today put the Ford government on notice, asking a simple but urgent question: "Oh yoo-hoo – ...

If bowhead whales produce particularly varied and diverse calls in one area, it is very likely that the area is a breeding ...

Like corn kernels in slowly heating oil, the orca sightings began sparse and unpredictable. But at some imperceptible moment, ...

Scientists say they have documented dolphins and a local population of killer whales known as Northern Resident orcas teaming ...