Scientists who wanted to find out more about humpback whales’ reproductive patterns chanced upon another discovery – the marine mammals’ hormone levels not only indicate breeding periods, ...

When a humpback whale became entangled in a craypot line off Kaikōura last week, witnesses described it thrashing in distress for ten minutes before eventually freeing itself. It was a fortunate ...

There are around 40 species of dolphins alive today. They are found all over the world and live in both freshwater and marine habitats. However, although many species are thriving with populations in ...

Male humpback dolphins off the northern coast of Western Australia have been spotted with sea sponges on their heads, with researchers claiming that this unusual behaviour is a mating tactic used to ...

Humpback whales seem to be lingering longer than before off Ventura. December also typically marks the start of gray whale sightings locally. Whale watching boats report humpback whales have started ...

India is home to the rare Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins, often called pink dolphins because they develop soft pink and white ...

A baby Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin rescued after becoming separated from its pod near Bangsaen Beach, located about 40 ...

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