Scientists have pinpointed the oldest known evidence of humans making tools from whale bone. The bones, fashioned into narrow ...

Blue whale season is underway in San Diego, drawing locals and tourists alike to one tour company who had a hand in NBC's ...

Ancient scavengers of the beached beasts turned their bones into implements that spread across a large area, researchers say.

Stone Age humans scavenged the skeletons of several whale species along the Bay of Biscay in what is now southwestern France ...

The recovery of the humpback whale population suggests we may have been mistaken about their birthing grounds — tropical waters aren't the only places where they give birth. Humpback whales may not ...

In a remarkable twist of history, researchers have unearthed the oldest known tools crafted from whale bones, revealing a ...

Genetic mixing: The secret to killer whale resilience and adaptability Date: March 4, 2025 Source: Flinders University Summary: Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic ...

Whales have surprised scientists and spectators alike with bold appearances. This list of stories includes a killer whale teaching session off British Columbia, a fin whale in Massachusetts ...

Off California, a North Pacific right whale, one of fewer than 50 in U.S. waters, lingered near a research boat for 20 minutes, giving scientists a close look at this rare species. Anglers in ...