Play is an important part of animal behavior, helping diverse species form social structures and bonds, develop cognitive function and enhance physical abilities. Yet human understanding of how other ...

Whales are not only the biggest animals on the planet, but they’re among the longest-lived, too. A new analysis reveals that right whales can live for more than 130 years, almost twice as long as ...

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After decades of whaling decimated their numbers, humpback whales have made a remarkable comeback. The 50-foot giants, known for their elaborate songs, have become common in parts of the Pacific Ocean ...

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The killer whales that roam the waters of the Monterey Submarine Canyon, off the coast of California, are brutal animals. When hunting grey whales, they target mother and calf pairs, chasing them ...

Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

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Collectively, both whales and dolphins, as well as their porpoise cousins, are known as cetaceans. The cetacean order comprises two subgroups: baleen whales (including gray whales, right whales, blue ...