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Humpback whales are passing along an advanced fishing technique across the Pacific, proving that saving animals isn't just about numbers. Scientists now say protecting what whales know may be just as important as protecting the whales themselves.
Scientists discovered humpback whales sometimes leave their mouths hanging wide open when they're not eating, and nobody knows why. Researchers used social media videos to study this mysterious "gaping" behavior, opening new doors for citizen science.
Humpback whales have nearly returned to pre-whaling levels in Antarctica, with researchers spotting groups of over 100 whales feeding together daily. Scientists and fishing companies are now collaborating on a voluntary buffer zone to protect their food supply from industrial krill trawlers.
The global ban on commercial whaling just hit its 40th anniversary, and it's credited with saving Earth's largest creatures from disappearing forever. What started as a "whaler's club" of 14 nations has grown into a worldwide conservation force of 88 countries protecting whales and dolphins.
Two humpback whales have shattered distance records by swimming between opposite sides of the planet, proving these ocean giants are even more adventurous than scientists imagined. Using whale tail photos like fingerprints, researchers tracked the longest individual whale journeys ever documented.
Construction workers building a Georgia nuclear facility discovered a nearly complete 13-foot whale fossil that helps scientists understand how whales left land for the ocean. The 40-million-year-old creature bridges the gap between ancient walking whales and modern ocean giants.
Scientists just pulled off one of Victoria's most complicated fossil extractions, recovering a remarkably rare 21-million-year-old whale skeleton that could unlock secrets about how whales evolved. The discovery at Ocean Grove beach is one of very few windows into a crucial but mysterious chapter in Earth's history.
Scientists just discovered the oldest known recording of whale song on 75-year-old audio equipment, and it's revealing something unexpected: how much noisier our oceans have become. The haunting humpback melody from 1949 could help us understand how human activity has changed the way these giants communicate.
Researchers captured the first detailed footage of a sperm whale birth and discovered something remarkable: 11 whales worked together to help deliver and support the newborn, including half who weren't even related to the mother. This rare glimpse into whale society suggests humans aren't the only species where mothers receive help during childbirth.
A humpback whale just shattered the distance record by swimming 15,100 kilometers between Brazil and Australia over 22 years. Scientists discovered the incredible journey by matching unique tail markings in photos taken decades apart.
Scientists discovered that sperm whales use vowel-like sounds in their clicks, similar to how humans speak. The pattern suggests these ocean giants may be communicating with a system far more complex than we ever imagined.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
Two humpback whales traveled halfway around the world between continents, breaking distance records and possibly spreading genetic diversity across oceans. Scientists say these epic journeys might be nature's way of keeping whale populations healthy and connected.
Two beluga whales at a New York aquarium recognized themselves in mirrors, joining an exclusive group of self-aware species. The discovery adds belugas to a list that includes only great apes, dolphins, elephants, and a few other remarkable animals.
Two humpback whales have been spotted completing unprecedented journeys between Australian and Brazilian waters, swimming up to 15,100 kilometers across ocean basins. Scientists say these rare crossings could help whale populations thrive for generations.
After centuries of sailors' stories about whales ramming each other, scientists finally caught the behavior on camera using drones. The footage reveals playful young male sperm whales bumping heads, possibly as a way to learn and grow before leaving their family groups.
Chinese scientists diving 7,000 meters deep discovered nearly 500 whale skeletons supporting thriving ecosystems on the ocean floor. The ancient graveyard, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years, includes a newly identified extinct whale species and reveals how nature creates life from death.
A 13-year DNA study of Alaska's beluga whales revealed a surprising survival strategy: both males and females regularly change partners throughout their long lives, keeping their population genetically healthy. This mate-switching behavior may explain how just 2,000 whales maintain the genetic diversity of much larger populations.
Researchers discovered the largest whale graveyard ever found, stretching 750 miles across the Indian Ocean floor with fossils dating back over 5 million years. The remarkable find is helping scientists understand whale ecology across millions of years while revealing dozens of potentially new species.
A humpback whale just shattered the world record by swimming over 9,300 miles from Brazil to Australia, stunning scientists who thought whales always returned to the same breeding grounds. Thanks to tourists and researchers uploading tail photos to a global database, this incredible discovery shows nature still has surprises up its sleeve.
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