What makes this case extraordinary is not just the severity of the spinal curvature, but the animal's apparent ability to thrive despite the condition.

The enormous endangered fish is only the third ever confirmed in the Mediterranean and is harmless, filtering plankton rather than attacking swimmers.

A curious minke whale shocked boaters in the North Sea by swimming directly beneath their small vessel in a rare close encounter.

California whale watchers spotted friendly male sperm whales during a recent expedition. The sighting is significant, as the species is seldom seen in the area. The "bro-bond" activity is also rare, ...

Over 60% of whale sharks in Indonesia are scarred, most by boats and fishing platforms. Scientists say simple changes to gear and tourism practices could prevent these injuries and help protect the ...

A new scientific study has revealed a worrying rise in baleen whale strandings along India’s southwest coast, pointing to growing threats to marine ecosystems a ...

The whale shark is an amazing creature. Researchers stumbled into one animal with a severe spinal deformity that hasn't ever been recorded in whale sharks.

While keeping tabs on the whale sharks around the US coast, scientists came across one individual with an unusual bent back, curved like a curly S towards its tail. They believe the animal might have ...

The animal kingdom showcases creatures with large heads. This feature aids in feeding and communication. It also helps in protection and body support.

Best estimates say the average whale weighs roughly a ton per foot of length. We’ll lowball and say the whale in this scenario is 45 feet long. This equates to 45 tons, or 90,000 pounds, of mass ...

Blue whales and whale sharks, though both giants of the ocean and filter feeders, differ significantly. Blue whales, massive marine mammals, consume k ...