A MAJOR “keep away” alert has been issued to beachgoers following the discovery of a 20-metre whale washed up on Irish sands.

Humpback whales are among the most beautiful and gentle creatures on the planet. They are among the largest creatures on land ...

The whales were seen “in all directions: at the surface, swimming, and diving,” said Kate Laemmle, associate research ...

Trained responders at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary undertook the life-saving detangling ...

Humpback whales produce haunting, structured songs that can last hours, believed to attract mates or communicate across vast ocean distances. Known as "sea canaries," beluga whales emit high-pitched, ...

Their analysis — which involved examining genetic data and 25 years’ worth of photos — revealed that just 7% of male humpbacks showed evidence of having sired offspring. Further, males who sired at ...

But now, a new visitor might offer a simple explanation. In late November, a humpback whale was seen swimming in the estuary for the first time, surprising experts. “There have been reports of ...

As few as 7% of male humpback whales in the south Pacific Ocean sire offspring, according to a new study. Photo from Amy Humphries, UnSplash Most male humpback whales in a Pacific Ocean population ...