Read about how whales fit into the world’s ecosystem at SciTechDaily.com. These aquatic mammals are among the largest creatures in the ocean and have many unique behaviors, including breaching and spouting. Whales are members of the cetacea order, which means they share similarities with dolphins and porpoises.
Dynamic Arctic conditions have caused major die-offs in gray whales since the 1980s. Despite their adaptability, climate change presents new challenges, affecting their prey and…
Research shows that 20th-century commercial whaling has left a mark on the genetic diversity of surviving whales, emphasizing the importance of understanding and conserving…
Scientists discovered a new species of extinct whale that lived in the ancient sea that once covered present-day Egypt around 41 million years ago. An…
The northern Pacific near Japan and Russia is home to several different groups of orcas yet they never interact, hunt different prey, communicate in distinct…
Research suggests that microplastics, once ingested, move into the fat and internal organs of whales. Microscopic plastic remnants have been detected in the blubber and…
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of toothed whale, Olympicetus thalassodon, which lived 28 million years ago and offers insights into the evolution of modern…
A recent study by Griffith University and a team of global researchers found that whales’ contribution to carbon capture is minimal and insufficient to significantly…
Minke whales are as small as a lunge-feeding baleen whale can be. Research on the feeding behavior of Antarctic minke whales found that a smaller…
New research reveals the genes that likely allowed whales to grow to giant sizes compared to their ancestors, reports a study published today (January 19)…
Scientists Say Whales Could Be a Valuable Carbon Sink Nature-based solutions to fight climate change take a holistic approach that promotes biodiversity and ecosystem preservation….
Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, is famous for its gigantic, human-hand-sized teeth. However, there is little fossil evidence of its whole body. International…
Unlocking the Secrets of Killer Whale Diets and Their Role in Climate Change Killer whale populations are invading the Arctic, creating major disruptions to an…
Laguna Ojo de Liebre, a lagoon on the Baja California Peninsula, is a whale sanctuary and the site of one of the largest saltworks in…
Scientists from UNSW Sydney have uncovered the secrets locked in the jawlines of humpback and southern right whales. Baleen plates – the signature bristle-like apparatus…
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to ever inhabit our planet. Despite its gargantuan size, many aspects of its biology, behavior, and…
Ever wondered whether whales can burp, and why they don’t drown when they gulp down gallons of water and krill? New UBC research may just…
The two-meter skull of a newly discovered species of giant ichthyosaur, the earliest known, is shedding new light on the marine reptiles’ rapid growth into…
Melting ice opens new predation ground for killer whales as they spend more time in previously neglected territory. Killer whales are intelligent, adaptive predators, often…