One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Mother Humpback Whale Gently Helps Diver to the Surface to ‘Help Him Breathe' originally appeared on PetHelpful. Underwater photographer Jono Allen has had his fair share of unforgettable encounters ...

When University of Southern Denmark whale researcher Olga Filatova set off on her first field trip in 2000, she spent five years looking for whales before she saw a humpback. "It was incredibly rare ...

Cetaceans are among the most intelligent creatures in the ocean and many whales have used their big brains to develop cunning ...

Marine mammal rescue teams have urged boaters in waters off Orange County and San Diego counties to be alert for an entangled juvenile humpback whale that appears to still be swimming swiftly, but is ...

A rumor that has circulated online since 2018 claims that, in 2017, a humpback whale in the Cook Islands used its body to push marine biologist Nan Hauser around while she was underwater, seemingly to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) usually don’t travel ...