Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?
Blue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.
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Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos
Travel to Baja California with wildlife photographer Max Goldberg and see his photos of the humpback whales. The humpback whales migrate to the area to breed.
Old Threats Still Endangering Right Whales
By Emily Rhode @riseandsci After decades of recovery from the brink of extinction, the North Atlantic right whale is once…
Search for the Unicorn—Slightly Off-Center
In medieval times, the narwhal tusk was bought and sold as a “unicorn horn.” It is actually a very long…
Algal Toxins Found in Alaskan Marine Mammals
By Neha Jain @lifesciexplore Harmful algal blooms produce toxins that can be deadly to marine mammals. In the US, such…
Protecting Marine Mammals with Maritime Tracking
Whales and other marine mammals are often struck by ships, sometimes with fatal results. Researchers and shipping companies may protect them.