Whales Archives

Are Orcas Not Whales But Dolphins?

Dubbed the “killer whale,” orcas have mouths full of dozens of interlocking, 3-inch teeth.

Is the ‘Humpback Whale Swallows Two Girls in California’ Video Real?

Two women who were enjoying a day of kayaking received the surprise of their lives...

Blue Whale Phallacy

In which we learn the difference between a whale and a whale shark, and the...

New Restrictions on Ships to Protect Whales Coming Soon

Federal authorities spent the past few years analyzing rules for the shipping industry and are...

Governor Pushes Back on Protection for Rare whales

Maine officials say the burden on lobstermen is unfair because most right whales swim farther...

Scientists Seek Beaches Where Dead Whales Can Rot in Peace

Experts estimate the washed-up whales represent just 10 percent of the total number of the...

Russia to Release 100 Illegally Captured Whales

Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Gordeyev said that the operation to fully re-introduce the mammals back...

Scientists Record Singing by Rare Right Whale for First Time

Only about 30 of the animals remain.

Russia Plans to Free Almost 100 Captured Whales

The whales' condition has drawn international concern, and President Vladimir Putin has ordered authorities to...

Japan to Resume Commercial Whaling, But Not in Antarctic

Japan announced it is leaving the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial hunts for the...

Could a Blue Whale’s Fart Contain a Horse?

This story, like the feeding behavior of the animal in question, is a deep dive.

Did a Sperm Whale Die After Swallowing 64 Pounds of Plastic Debris?

A photograph of an art installation is frequently attached to genuine reports about a dead...