Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal ...

Sydney’s harbor becomes a humpback highway in winter as the whales migrate from feeding grounds in Antarctica to breeding ...

In an unprecedented scientific feat, researchers have bridged the gap between humans and humpback whales, achieving a ...

Mammalian altruism is extremely rare, but may have occurred when a pod of dolphins escorted a lost humpback whale from the ...

Humpback whales were hunted to local extinction in these waters, but over the last 25 years, their numbers have recovered and are now routinely seen in whale-watching tours, McKeen said.

Experts explain why the incident depicted in a viral video was an accident caused by natural feeding behaviors. A humpback whale, like this one seen off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, might breach as it ...

Seeing the whale close to shore shouldn't have been a huge shock to boaters. The same whale or a different humpback has been spotted a few times times in or near the river in highly publicized ...

A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study. Latest U.S.

A humpback whale stays by the side of a whale entangled in fishing gear. He spent more than five hours by her side, swimming below her and raising her to the surface to breathe. Photograph By Dan ...

A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.

Surprise baby whale sightings along a busy 'humpback highway' prompt new worries Whale researchers have new data about humpback whales giving birth along a busy “humpback highway” off Australia.

After years of barking at whales, Macy the golden retriever finally got the attention of one in March 2025, leading to an close encounter between the dog and a humpback whale Skip to content PEOPLE ...