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The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was ...

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The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth, many of which dwarf anything found on land. From massive whales to elusive deep-sea dwellers, these giants of the sea ...

Nick Escalada Humboldt is a refuge for old-growth redwoods and progressive culture, as well as a seasonal pit stop for the largest animal on the planet. Blue whales are migratory marine mammals ...

A pod of orcas were chased by a group of humpback whales off the coast of California, a whale watching company said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A group of orcas was chased by humpback whales off the ...

Despite their enormous size, whale sharks are completely harmless to humans. These peaceful filter feeders glide through the water, feeding only on plankton, krill, and other tiny organisms. Divers ...