Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

The distinctive songs of rare pygmy blue whales have been picked up by underwater nuclear bomb detectors. Haunting sounds show numbers of the elusive species have rebounded—after it was hunted to near ...

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 ...

You will find a wide and varied world full of life when you descend into the deep blue sea. Among the ocean’s inhabitants, whales and dolphins have a particular place in our hearts and fantasies. In ...

The sound of the blue whale’s singing has decreased off the coast of California, frightening scientists who believe it is an indication of greater ecosystem danger. Scientists tracked the auditory ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Weighing in up to 330,000 pounds and 110 feet long, the blue whale ...

With a flurry of exciting whale sightings off Southern California in recent weeks, it comes as no surprise that the season’s first blue whale has also been spotted and, in continuing dramatic fashion, ...

Originally built more than half-a-century ago, a Route 66 roadside attraction is getting a makeover in time for the Mother Road's centennial. U.S. Highway 66 got its start in 1926 when the Bureau of ...