The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...

Harpy eagles are one of the world's most powerful eagles, which can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny, shrimp-like animals known as ...

Some baleen whales avoid killer whale attacks by singing songs at deep frequencies that their predators cannot hear.

Most of us are familiar with whale song, but new research suggests that the structure of the song - the individual parts that make up the whole - has similarities to human language.

The team found that whale feces contained significant amounts of iron, meaning that whales fertilize the ocean as they feed and excrete waste.

Researchers found that whale feces contain iron and non-toxic copper, essential nutrients for ocean ecosystems. The study ...

A blue whale photographed in September 2010.NOAA The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny ...

Sightings of humpback whales cruising the British coast are rising – and causing debate amongst conservationists researching the cause ...

When you think of Cabo San Lucas, images of turquoise waters, golden sands, and world-class resorts likely come to mind. Yet, ...

Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...