Aerial View: Whale Surfacing with Fish
Whales use specialized structures called baleen plates to efficiently filter small prey from water. This unique feeding…
Meet the Northern Right Whale Dolphin: A Rare Sighting in California
The northern right whale dolphin is a distinctive marine mammal recognized by its lack of a dorsal fin and remarkable b…
Exploring Finless Dolphins: A Rare Sighting Near Ventura, California
Northern right whale dolphins, native to the North Pacific, are striking for their absence of dorsal fin which adds to…
Humpback Whale Saves Scientist from Tiger Sharks
In 2017, a humpback whale intervened to protect a marine biologist from a tiger shark off the coast of the Cook Islands…
Longevity Secrets Hidden in Nature: Desert Plants and Whales
Desert plants like those in the Namib Desert and marine mammals such as the bowhead whale possess unique biological mec…
Tahlequah's 1,000-Mile Grieving Journey with Her Calf
Tahlequah, a Southern Resident orca, embarked on a historic 1,000-mile journey, carrying her deceased calf for 17 days,…
The Heartbreaking Toll of Plastic Pollution on Whales
Plastic pollution in the ocean poses a severe threat to marine life, with whales among the most affected. Nearly 50 pou…
Mammal Lifespans: From Weasels to Whales, A Fascinating Overview
Mammal lifespans differ greatly, from the weasel's brief 1-2 years to the bowhead whale’s impressive 200+ years. Unders…