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 ...

Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

Research Associate, Institute of Marine Sciences and NOAA-NMFS Fisheries Ecology Division, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, University of California, Santa Cruz Spanning more octaves than a piano, ...

News of Australia’s “humpback comeback” is making waves globally. Numbers of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on the nation’s east coast have rebounded to an estimated 50,000 from a historic ...