This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WXIN) — Researchers have ...

The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever lived, reaching lengths of nearly 100 feet and weighing more than 300 ...

The “mighty” new prehistoric whale species was about 40 feet long based on the fossilized bones. Tanaka, et al (2025) Palaeontologia Electronica The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI ...

During a standard school renovation in Los Angeles, workers uncovered a stunning snapshot of prehistoric ocean life, a massive fossil deposit containing millions of specimens, including over 200 ...

Scientists recently discovered an ancient whale species distinguished by its “very pointy” teeth and large eyes. It roamed the ocean some 26 million years ago. Image from Museums Victoria’s Research ...

Scientists in Australia have discovered a new species of ancient whale that they are deeming "deceptively cute" due to its huge tennis ball-sized eyes and razor-sharp teeth. The Janjucetus dullardi is ...