By Elizabeth Anne Brown Run-ins with humans are a leading cause of death for humpback ... whales see most of their surroundings in shadowy silhouettes and struggle to resolve fine-scale details ...

New details have come to light more than two months after a 29-foot humpback whale was found stranded near the South Carolina ...

With large, grapefruit-sized eyes, it would make sense if humpback whales had decently strong eyesight. So, why do these intelligent cetaceans continue to become entangled in fishing gear?

Whale researchers combined modern-day sightings with 19 th century records and are revealing new information about when and where humpback whales give birth along a busy “humpback highway” off ...

Humpback whales possess significantly poorer vision than previously thought, with a short focal length and a low density of retinal ganglion cells—about 180 per mm 2 compared to up to 40,000 per ...

Humpback whales have begun their annual migration up Australia's east and west coasts. Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist ...

Each year, humpback whales migrate predictably between cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds and warm, tropical calving grounds, where they give birth and care for their young. Or so scientists thought.

It turns out humpback whales' epic migrations to tropical waters aren't as essential as previously thought for giving birth: calves can be born as far south as Tasmania or New Zealand, 1,500 km ...

Big Mama, a well-known humpback whale, was seen in the Haro Strait with her eighth calf. Getty Images/iStockphoto The first baby humpback whale of the season has been spotted swimming in the ...

Humpback whales are massive, intelligent, and social creatures residing in all oceans around the globe. These whales can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to Oceana.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

A mother and baby humpback whale in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. (Image Credit: Vanessa Risku (Instagram: @droning_my_sorrows)) Some humpback whales are born in warmer waters. Others are born on ...