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.

Beneath the surface of the world’s vast oceans roams a creature of staggering power and mystery, the sperm whale. Holding the ...

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 ...

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 ...