NEW YORK — Whales are big, but why aren’t they bigger? A new study says it’s basically about how many calories they can take in. That’s the conclusion of researchers who used small boats to chase down ...

NEW YORK -- Whales are big, but why aren't they bigger? A new study says it's basically about how many calories they can take in. That's the conclusion of researchers who used small boats to chase ...

Fifty million years ago, whales were four-footed, tailed land mammals about the size of wolves. Over the next 12 million years, these terrestrial whales evolved into fully aquatic animals, complete ...

A colossal 60-foot whale shark, nearly the size of a city bus, has been spotted off the Pacific coast, stunning marine biologists. This gentle giant, a filter feeder vital for ocean health, dwarfs the ...

Accidental collisions between ships and whales are a global concern, and can occur wherever there is an overlap between whale activity and vessel traffic. To help seafarers plan their voyages to ...