Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary hypothesis ...

The mention of giant underwater creatures might conjure images of whales or mythical monsters. But the largest creature recorded in history might surprise you.

The largest animal on the planet was spotted off the coast of California, boaters said. Getty Images/iStockphoto Boaters off the coast of California got the chance to join the 1% club after spotting ...

A massive pygmy blue whale recently created a rare, unforgettable spectacle near Busselton Jetty, Western Australia, stunning locals and tourists. Captured in widely shared footage, the 24-meter giant ...