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

We witnessed these apex predators combing the shoreline for their favorite pinniped prey, and they easily connected." ...

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

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 ...

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

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

While on a photography assignment in Norway, the crew made a crucial decision while sailing through the Arctic ice pack in thick fog. The result was an “unforgettable encounter” with a pair of polar ...

Humpback in the Senyavin Strait in far eastern Russia. When University of Southern Denmark whale researcher Olga Filatova set off on her first field trip in 2000, she spent five years looking for ...

As much as I applaud scientific research that reveals nature’s secrets, I feel a sense of satisfaction when some natural mysteries remain mysteries. The narwhal is my favorite example. Narwhals are a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A potential lifeline has emerged for a number of the 30 beluga whales currently housed at the now-closed Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Earlier this month, the park ...

Marineland, an aquatic zoo and amusement park in Canada that is no longer open to the public, is considering euthanizing 30 beluga whales due to financial challenges. NBC News’ Ellison Barber has the ...