Whales

New species of ancient predator whale discovered in Australia

Long before the ocean’s largest filter-feeders roamed the seas, their smaller, sharper cousins ruled the warm shallows.

Wild killer whales spotted sharing their food with humans in multiple acts of kindness Rebecca Shavit

Whale bone tools from 20,000 years ago expose ancient coastal life Joshua Shavit

The surprising impact of whale pee on the health of ocean ecosystems Rebecca Shavit

Whale songs are very similar to human language, study finds Rebecca Shavit

Whales can live substantially longer than humans Joshua Shavit

Whale feces could be the solution to climate change, study finds Joshua Shavit

Researchers discovered a previously unknown ‘alphabet’ in sperm whale calls Joshua Shavit

Scientists first-ever ‘talk’ with humpback whales could teach us how to talk to aliens Joseph Shavit

Killer whales might be getting smarter and that may not be good news Joseph Shavit

Chasing the blue whale — the endangered sea giant Joseph Shavit

Earth’s first giant, Ichthyosaur, reveals how whales became the largest animals ever Joseph Shavit

Can whale poo help save the planet?Joseph Shavit