Baleen whales are some of the most unique and breathtaking animals. These huge marine mammals are some of the biggest to have ...

Image by charlotte collins via Unsplash Beluga whales are believed to breed around late winter and early spring. Depending on the population, this may occur during the migration or in their wintering ...

There are more than 70 species of toothed whales, including sperm whales, orcas (which are technically the largest species of dolphin), bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, and harbor porpoises. Baleen ...

The Canadian lead author of a new study on the migration of humpback whales is sounding the alarm on how climate change could spell trouble for the species. The report published in the journal ...

This female beluga whale was found dead floating in the St. Lawrence near Tadoussac, Quebec. The head of her calf was visible at the external genital opening when the whale was submitted for ...

This would mean the whale travelled about three times as far as it would during its normal migration. If so, other whale migration patterns may be affected by climate change.

Each year, krill populations bloom during a specific seasonal window. For centuries, whales have timed their migration to match this pattern. But that rhythm is now being disrupted. Warmer oceans and ...

In recent years, warming ocean temperatures and shifting sea ice patterns have affected the start of the krill bloom. This means that even though whales are adjusting their migration, they may not ...

Changes to when plants first bud and insects become available due to a warming planet are wreaking havoc with some species' migration patterns. The mismatch of their migration with food sources ...

This is the moment a cheeky beluga whale gave a young boy an unexpected scare. The encounter was filmed at Tianjin Haichang Polar Ocean Park, China, on February 18, 2025.

Ocean currents and upwellings also transport nutrients, Roman said, but only at a fraction as much as what whales provide in their natural migratory patterns. This research informs an argument for ...

The harness allowed researchers to study the Beluga Whale’s behavior and movements, leading to new discoveries about their migration patterns. In conclusion, Ina Mansika’s encounter with Hvaldimir, ...