New findings suggest the evolution and behavior of at least some baleen whales has been significantly shaped by fear of orca attack.

For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid indicator of the type of food that is swimming nearby. By listening in on their songs from year to year, a team of scientists found ...

The finding indicates whale songs could serve as a barometer for their overall health, the study said. ‘It is a window into their lives.’ ...

Eavesdropping on baleen whale songs in the Pacific Ocean reveals year-to-year variations that track changes in the availability of the species they forage on, reports a new study led by John Ryan ...

Example photo of a humpback whale fluke from which identification of individuals is enabled through distinction of fluke shape and coloration. This photo by T. Cheeseman is of the individual most ...