A new study sheds light on the illuminating, sometimes counterintuitive dynamics of mating and how species survive.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet ...

New research reveals older singing male whales are increasingly successful at siring offspring compared to younger males. The ...

In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) survive the long haul through a surprising strategy: they mate with ...

Recovering humpback whale populations are revealing a hidden shift: older males are increasingly outcompeting younger rivals to father calves.

On a sunny May afternoon in 2024, a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) unwittingly allowed researchers a glimpse into the little-known romantic life of this species. Although these sharks are technically ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Belugas swim in the sea off Alaska. One small population of beluga whales living in southwest Alaska’s Bristol Bay appears to have ...

Previously, fishers in the area had reported this behavior of the sexually mature males swimming towards females at different aggregation sites. Whale sharks typically gather around Ningaloo Reef ...

New research reveals older singing male whales are increasingly successful at siring offspring compared to younger males.