Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal ...

"This important assumption is certainly supported by the independent evolution of curious behavior in humpback whales." Researchers analyzed 12 bubble ring–production episodes involving 39 rings ...

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior. Researchers from the SETI Institute, a Silicon ...

"This important assumption is certainly supported by the independent evolution of curious behavior in humpback whales." "Humpback whales live in complex societies, are acoustically diverse, use ...

“Humpback whales live in complex societies, are acoustically diverse, use bubble tools and assist other species being harassed by predators,” added Fred Sharpe, also a co-lead author of the ...

We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Humpback whales have been documented for the first time creating large bubble rings in water during ...

Humpback whales have been observed blowing bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans a behavior never before documented. This surprising display may be more than play; it could ...

Some humpback whales are born in warmer waters. Others are born on the way. That’s what a study in Frontiers in Marine Science seems to suggest, anyway, after showing that hundreds of East Australian ...

Sydney’s harbor becomes a humpback highway in winter as the whales migrate from feeding grounds in Antarctica to breeding areas off Australia’s coast ...

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior. Researchers from the SETI Institute, a Silicon ...