Evidence of Megatoothed Shark Attack on Whale 15 Million Years Ago Preserved in Ancient Tooth

Medicine & Technology Aug 24, 2021

An ancient whale tooth was discovered in North Carolina, which could be the first-ever evidence of a megatoothed shark attacking a whale from 14-15 million years ago.

Penguin Jumped Itself Onto Boat Full of Cheering Tourists in Antarctica to Save Self from Killer Whale

Mar 14, 2021

The killer whale chased a gentoo penguin was being chased in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica. The penguin leaped into the side of the boat full of tourists as they watched the chase unfold.

Stranded Whales & Dolphins Contained High Concentration of Toxicants

Aug 07, 2020

For the first time, researchers trace high concentrations of numerous toxicants in stranded whales and dolphins found in the coasts of Florida and North Carolina. Chemicals from fossil fuels and single-use plastics make their way into the marine environment and can be found in the fish and shrimp that dolphins and humans eat alike.

Look: Sky Whale Spotted over Texas; The Science of Pareidolia Explained

Apr 27, 2020

Check this out! What does this picture seem to you? This photo was taken in Texas and was posted on Reddit by a certain 'Karzdan'. The comments on the photo are hilarious as people give their own opinion on the pareidolia. Click the link to learn more.

Commercial Whaling In Japan Is Set To Start After 30 Years Haitus

Jul 22, 2019

A fleet of vessels all set to search for whales to bring back home is expected to open a new season of whaling in Japan.

Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Jul 05, 2019

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

Baby Whales Sighted Gives New Hope For Endangered Species

Apr 15, 2019

The recent sighting of a baby whale gives people hope that there is a possibility for these endangered species to be saved.

Mystery Sea Monster In Indonesia Identified As Baleen Whale

May 15, 2017

The mystery sea monster which was found in the shore of Indonesia has been identified. The creature was said to be a baleen whale, but the cause of its death is still unknown.

Whales In New Hampshire, Maine Getting Hit By Boats Often

Apr 24, 2017

A study has found that more whales are getting injuries from clashing with a boat in the Gulf of Maine.

New Video Projects How Blue Whales Apply Plan of Action Before Feeding

Apr 20, 2017

Blue whales didn't become the largest animals ever to live on Earth by being dainty eaters and new video captured by scientists at Oregon State University shows just how they pick and choose their meals.

Whale Findings: Rare Right Whales Found In The North End Of Cope Cod Bay

Apr 07, 2017

These whales come under endangered species and are only few hundred numbers in existence. Only three right whale calves were born this season till now. This rate is among the lowest birth rate of right whales since 2000.

'Hairy Blob' Spotted, Washed Ashore In Dinagat Island, Philippines

Feb 28, 2017

After the horrible earthquake, Dinagat Island, Philippines has found a washed up unidentified hairy creature in its beach.

Evading Death—How The Bowhead Whale Is Able To live Up To Two Centuries

Jan 10, 2015

Bowhead whales are our planets longest-lived mammal. And just how is such a large animal able to survive for so long? Well, let's just say that they've got good genes.

Megalodon Sharks became extinct 2.6 million years ago

Oct 27, 2014

The blue whale currently holds the distinction of being the largest marine animal on earth. Its gargantuan size also makes it the biggest animal in the world. But did you know that whales pale in comparison to this marine predator that saw its existence more than 3 million years ago? In fact, whales are said to have been this predator's main dish--a logical conclusion given its hefty size, 7-inch teeth, and deadly, massive bite.

New Research Started After Rare Beaked Whale Washed Ashore Near Sydney

Oct 16, 2014

When a whale washes ashore, researchers and government agencies are usually the first on scene to assess the causes of death. However, when a rare beaked whale washed ashore in Australia earlier this week, Tuesday Oct. 14, researchers were eager to get to the scene for an entirely different reason — the opportunity to learn something about a deep diving mammal we know so little about.