Watching a massive whale breach the surface of the ocean is a moment that stays with you forever, but you do not necessarily ...

22 behind-the-scenes details about zookeepers’ work that most of us didn't know or wouldn’t even believe, as shared online.

Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...

The study authors expected to find that males were competing heavily for mates and mating with multiple females, in a ...

In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas ...

Beluga whales indulge in wife swapping to enhance their long term survival chances, reveals new research. Ground-breaking DNA ...

A n isolated Alaskan population of beluga whales is small enough that inbreeding could be a major threat. Yet they remain ...

For tens of millions of years, whales have been a part of the oceans. Because of this, it would be easy to believe that whales evolved from aquatic creatures as the oceans warmed and became more ...

Marineland closed its doors to the public in the late summer of 2024 as it tried to sell the swath of land it sits on near ...

Megalodon tends to dominate conversations about prehistoric ocean predators. Its massive jaws and oversized teeth have turned it into a pop-culture icon that feels almost mythical. Yet during the ...

Researchers in Alaska have discovered that beluga whales have lots of different partners and this “mate switching” could be vital for helping populations survive.

Its appetite hinges on nutrient-rich krill swarms, so climate shifts that shrink krill threaten energy reserves and migration. Read on to discover the 12-inch-thick throat muscles and a 90-second gulp ...