The whales have fared better than last winter, when they gave birth to only 11 calves, according to NOAA data. The whales ...

A new study shattered all preconceived understandings regarding the migration, feeding, and breeding patterns of humpback whales— they do it all at the same time. The new research sought to realign ...

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, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

Each year, humpback whales migrate predictably between cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds and warm, tropical calving grounds, where they give birth and care for their young. Or so scientists thought.

Humpback whales give birth while migrating and carry their young while traveling, reveals new research. The findings suggest that the iconic species' epic migrations along the "humpback highway" to ...

Blue whale calves and births have seldom been documented. A new study may help unravel the mystery. Photo from NOAA Fisheries Service Despite being members of the largest species on the planet, young ...

A humpback whale that spent Saturday tumbling in the surf off the coast near Yachats, tangled in fishing gear, and washed ashore alive was still breathing as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, according to experts ...

The highest-latitude birth recorded was witnessed only slightly further north, at Kaikoura, New Zealand. Most observations of live calves were recorded from 2016 onwards, with two-thirds made in 2023 ...