Some say they can live up to 60 years in the wild, while others, like Live Science, say they can reach 100 or even 150 years old. While a few whale sharks have been kept in captivity, The New York ...

These gigantic babies drink over 100 gallons (379 liters) of their mother's milk every 24 hours and grow by 200 pounds (91 kg ...

Over 13 million people across over 100 countries go whale watching every year, feeding a multibillion-dollar industry. AWI supports responsible watching of cetaceans in the wild as opposed to ...

Whale expert Alisa Schulman-Janiger’s camera clicked away as the fin of a minke whale breached the water’s surface, she just standing feet away. Also see: ‘Super pod’ of 1,500 dolphins ...

Right whales were named by whalers who identified them as the “right” whale to kill on a hunt. These leviathans had enormous value for their plentiful oil and baleen, which were used for ...

The whale is related to the tusked “unicorn” whale known as the narwhal. The beluga is not related to the sturgeon of the same name, which has been heavily fished for its famous caviar.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries, an expert said Friday. Related Articles New $50M ...