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Dwarf sperm whale: The 'pint-size whales' that gush gallons of intestinal fluid when surprised
By Melissa Hobson published
The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack.

Still frame from video footage recorded in the Kvænangen fjords, Norway, in 2024, showing the tongue-nibbling interaction between two free-ranging killer whales.
By Jess Thomson published
Footage captures a pair of orcas nibbling each other's tongues in the Kvænangen fjords in northern Norway. Scientists think this rarely seen behavior could play a role in social bonding.

Salmon-hat wearing orcas also give each other massages with kelp, scientists discover
By Chris Simms published
Orcas have been spotted giving each other rubdowns with kelp tools, rubbing pieces of the seaweed between their bodies.

Living lunch box? Iceland orcas are unexpectedly swimming with baby pilot whales, but it's unclear why.
By Marina Wang published
Newborn pilot whales have been spotted mysteriously swimming among pods of orcas. Scientists are trying to puzzle out how the pilot whale calves got there and what happened to them.

'Incredible and rare' sight as endangered whale attacked by 60 orcas in brutal hunt
By Jess Thomson published
A massive gang of over 60 orcas was seen brutalizing an endangered pygmy blue whale off the coast of Western Australia by a whalewatching tour.

Dolphins: Facts about the intelligent marine mammals that use tools to hunt
By Jess Thomson published
Discover interesting facts about how dolphins sleep, if they're dangerous, and what they eat.

Whales: Facts about the largest animals on Earth
By Jess Thomson published
Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey.

'I thought I was dead': Terrifying video of humpback whale gobbling up kayaker explained
By Patrick Pester published
A humpback whale appeared to swallow then spit out a kayaker in a viral video filmed off the coast of Chile. But was he actually in any danger?
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