Latest about humpback whales
7,000 humpback whales died in the North Pacific over 10 years — and 'the blob' is to blame
New research using artificial intelligence reveals that a decline in the North Pacific population of humpback whales between 2012 and 2021 coincided with the strongest marine heat wave recorded globally.
Male humpback whale seen forcing sex on emaciated, injured male in extremely rare encounter
Photographs taken off Maui, Hawaii, show the first documented case of a male humpback whale sexually penetrating another male, with the latter appearing injured and covered in parasites.
Kelping is a 'global phenomenon' sweeping the world of humpback whales, scientists say
Humpback whales may enjoy rolling around in seaweed as a form of play, but "kelping" could also help maintain their skin health by removing parasites and bacteria.
Watch footage of 1,000 baleen whales in record-breaking feeding frenzy in Antarctica
Cruise ship passengers near Antarctica witnessed the massive group, which mainly consisted of fin whales, feeding on an overabundance of krill in 2022.
Orcas and humpbacks clash in a violent melee of breaching and biting
Whale watchers in British Columbia recently witnessed an intense showdown between a group of 15 transient killer whales and a pair of female humpback whales in the Salish Sea.
Dead humpback whale that beached in New York had human-caused injuries
A whale that was found belly-up on a New York beach likely died of injuries caused by interactions with people.
Orcas 'attacked' humpback mother and calf. Now the calf is missing.
Whale watchers in British Columbia recently witnessed a group of transient orcas attacking a humpback mother and calf in a rare encounter between the two species. But what really happened?
Amazing new video shows baby humpback whales nursing from their moms
Researchers popped suction-cup cameras on the backs of baby humpback whales and captured a rare glimpse into the life of a nursing whale.
