Humpback whales are some of the most intelligent creatures humans have ever had the chance to observe. However, researchers have encountered a bit of a conundrum with these massive sea-bound creatures ...

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior. Researchers from the SETI Institute, a Silicon ...

Humpback whales blowing bubble rings may be a positive sign, researchers say. Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the ...

Humpback whales are thriving again. They switch foods, use creative hunting, and enter new waters. Their flexibility helps ...

Humpback whales have been documented for the first time creating large bubble rings in water during friendly interactions with humans, suggesting they could be trying to communicate with us. The ...

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Bubble ring created by a humpback whale named Thorn. Credit: © Dan Knaub, The Whale Video Company. June 5, 2025, Mountain View, CA -- A team of scientists from the ...