The sleepy town of Florence, Oregon, became the setting for one of the most bizarre news stories in American history. An ...

Outdoor columnist Ben Smith looks back the 1970 exploding whale story from Oregon. He says it makes him wonder how ...

Pacific Northwest What killed a sperm whale that washed ashore on the Oregon coast – and why is it still there? Updated: Jun. 01, 2025, 6:34 p.m. | Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 4:56 p.m.

Male sperm whales can reach nearly 60 feet and weigh well over 40 tons. They have been known to live up to 60 years, with males maturing around the age of 50 at a length of approximately 52 feet ...

A juvenile sperm whale, who was euthanized by veterinarians after it was determined to be too emaciated to survive, on a beach at Hilton Head Island, Monday, May 5, 2025.

Sperm whales are often spotted in groups (called pods) of some 15 to 20 animals, according to National Geographic. Pods include females and their young, while males may roam solo or move from ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) – Beachgoers in Georgia found themselves in shock after a sperm whale beached itself on the shore of Hilton Head Island Sunday. The whale was still alive as ...

A juvenile sperm whale that beached on the shores of Hilton Head Island was euthanized Sunday night, officials confirm. Posted 3:00 PM May 4, 2025 Updated 7:12 AM May 5, 2025 ...