Researchers were on an expedition in Dominica when a pod of enormous sleeping sperm whales appeared in front of them.

Results of a partial necropsy and tissue tests taken from the sperm whale that washed up on Nantucket's south shore late last ...

The Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the ocean's largest animals. Among the nine species of cetaceans commonly found along its western shores are the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus, the world's ...

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...

It’s not science fiction: scientists are using machine learning algorithms to decipher how animals communicate and what ...

This documentary examines a prehistoric sperm whale species that hunted with enormous teeth rather than suction feeding. Fossil evidence reveals a skull built for powerful bites capable of targeting ...

Sperm whales have the largest brain of any living animal, weighing up to 9 kilograms (nearly 20 lbs), a key reason scientists believe they possess advanced communication and social intelligence. They ...

Scuba diving in the ocean can be an otherworldly experience, as can the marvels waiting to be discovered. Imagine swimming along and being approached by a massive sperm whale, who furthermore would ...

The youngest and smallest sperm whale to wash up in England and Wales since records began has stranded in the South West. Devon Wildlife Trust's marine stranding network was first alerted to the calf, ...

While exploring the forest, I spotted two large stag beetles climbing a tree trunk. Their strong jaws and shiny bodies stood out clearly against the bark. It was a simple but impressive moment, and ...

Pygmy sperm whales (Kogia breviceps) are among the ocean's most enigmatic inhabitants—rarely seen and largely unstudied. They live far offshore in small groups, diving in search of squid and fish.