Reigning as the largest land predators, polar bears are the true kings of the Arctic. With body lengths reaching up to 3 ...

In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...

A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is the first to successfully recover from general anesthesia in captivity after a surgery to remove a network of cysts.

Surgery is always risky, and when you’re operating on an animal rather than a person, the logistics involved can be pretty ...

A surprising new study now shows that orcas have a softer, possibly even romantic, side as they are caught kissing on film ...

Two killer whales in the Salish Sea rub a kelp stalk (brown) between their bodies. Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 By Erin Garcia de Jesús June 23, 2025 at 11:00 am ...

Why is marine life eating plastic? Scientists say their sonar is being fooled. How do dolphins and other toothed whales mistake plastic for food? At the Duke Marine Lab in Beaufort, North Carolina ...

Climate Lab Environment Local News Northwest Science Gray whales that travel West Coast recorded at lowest number in 50 years June 20, 2025 at 10:00 am Updated June 20, 2025 at 10:00 am By Lynda V ...

Benny the beluga whale is a long way from home. After sightings of the animal swimming in London's River Thames went viral on Twitter on Tuesday, scientists and marine rescuers have expressed ...

The nutritional importance of whale meat and blubber in Arctic communities cannot be overstated. In environments where fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce or historically unavailable, whale ...

The nutritional importance of whale meat and blubber in Arctic communities cannot be overstated. In environments where fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce or historically unavailable, whale ...