Whales
The Narwhals’ Unicorn-Like Tusk Can Sense Changes in Its Environment
The nerve-filled appendage helps the animals sense temperature and perhaps find prey and mates
Scientists Solve the Mystery of a Nine-Million-Year-Old Mass Whale Die-Off
Ancient blooms of toxic algae appear to have killed dozens of whales at once
The Cat Parasite That Causes Toxoplasmosis Is Turning Up in Beluga Whales
Native Inuits who eat Beluga whales risk infection if the meat is not thoroughly disinfected by cooking
Satellites Spot Whales From Space
This new method could help researchers remotely count and keep track of whale populations
How to Humanely Euthanize a Whale
Leaving a beached whale to its own devices means a drawn out, painful death
The Sperm Whale's Deadly Call
Scientists have discovered that the massive mammal uses elaborate buzzes, clicks and squeaks that spell doom for the animal's prey
Understanding Orca Culture
Researchers have found a variety of complex, learned behaviors that differ from pod to pod
Luna: A Whale to Watch
The true story of a lonely orca leaps from printed page to silver screen, with a boost from new technology
Whale Watching in Newfoundland
Once a home base for commercial whalers, the Canadian province is now a popular locale for spotting the massive creatures
How Did Whales Evolve?
Originally mistaken for dinosaur fossils, whale bones uncovered in recent years have told us much about the behemoth sea creatures
Famous Animal Gravesites Around the World
It's not just Kentucky Derby winners that are buried with great honor
In Search of the Mysterious Narwhal
Ballerina turned biologist Kristin Laidre gives her all to study the elusive, deep-diving, ice-loving whale known as the "unicorn of the sea"
True to Form
An exact replica represents a particular North Atlantic whale
Befriending Luna the Killer Whale
How a popular Smithsonian story about a stranded orca led to a new documentary about humanity’s link to wild animals
Songs from the Deep
Tuning in to why humpbacks sing
Big Love
In a mating ritual, male humpback whales leap, splash and fight. But researchers ask: just what does a female whale want?
Blood in the Water
Japan's lethal whale research draws criticism
Whale of a Tale
When Luna, a people-loving orca, chose Vancouver Island's Nootka Sound for his home, he set in motion a drama of leviathan proportions
Close Encounters
Northwest of Seattle, an overly friendly orca polarizes a community
Thar They Blow!
Gentle giants? New research suggests that male sperm whales may butt heads over females
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