Incredible drone footage captured a number of dolphins and a whale feasting on a bait ball in Monterey Bay, California.The ...

The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, ...

'They often do repetitive leaps for fun or communication within the dolphin herd,' an expert said.

Specialized whale-bone harpoons from southern Brazil dating back 5,000 years suggest that Indigenous groups in the area were ...

In this rare behaviour, the dolphins push themselves vertically out of the water and ‘walk’ along using their tail.

Standing between two racks of whale bones in the National Museum Collection Centre in Granton, Professor Andrew Kitchener, Principal Curator ...

Scientists have discovered a new, much less invasive method for testing whales for pathogens. In the past, scientists needed ...

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Captive wild animal encounters are hugely popular, thanks partly to social media. But our investigation shows many creatures ...

An unforgettable stretch of roadway hugs the edge of the continent where cliffs rise sharply above the Pacific and waves ...

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging ...