Mother right whales were captured in a rare video with their bellies up. It could be a sign they need a break.

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) – the world’s biggest fish – are one of the most charismatic marine species. They connect with ...

From echolocation to a nickname earned by their eerie chirps, here are 7 fascinating facts about beluga whales as dozens ...

Whales are fascinating creatures with admirable traits and quirky tendencies. From breaching to bubble-net feeding, whales display several unique behaviors. But what do they all mean? Many whale ...

Scientists long believed that these whales, which swim throughout the Southern Hemisphere, mainly feasted on krill and small ...

Did you know orcas are led by their grandmothers? Orcas are one of only five species known to go through menopause, and their post-reproductive females become leaders of the pod, guiding hunts and ...

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes ​ ...

There are plenty of reasons to visit San Juan Island, but one of my favorite stops has nothing to do with whale watching, ...

A whale expelling air from its blowhole is one of the ocean’s most impressive sights. But it’s not just air that comes out of the blowhole. Whales also expel a substance called snarge. This may sound ...

The Methow Valley Killer Whales opened their dual swim meet season with a pair of road wins at Brewster and Okanogan. A ...

All across the counties of Pictou and Antigonish, libraries are running reading programs for kids to address the drop-off in reading in summer.

Axel Scheffler’s Who Says Moo? reminds us that his gifts have never depended on Donaldson’s rhymes. Plus, the best children’s ...