Being able to swim with majestic, highly intelligent, 40-foot-long, 40-ton sperm whales in the open ocean close to the lush island of Dominica is not new. In fact, there are roughly 200 resident ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the scientists eavesdropping on sperm whales, it’s a race to ...

Scientists are closer than ever to deciphering sperm whale communication. Their breakthroughs could open the door to expanded whale rights and even legal personhood. A pod of sperm whales swims off ...

Experience matters but are older whales more desirable? Do they have better game?