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

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

A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — traveling more than 13,046 kilometers (8,106 miles) — the longest migration recorded for a single whale ...

A juvenile humpback whale is freed from entanglement — fishing equipment had been tightly wrapped around its tail — off the coast of Dana Point.

Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world: Park employee looks up at tree - and finds ‘rare' ...

A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — traveling more than 13,046 kilometers (8,106 miles) — the longest migration recorded for a single whale ...

The humpback whale has the whale equivalent of nearsightedness, which puts it at risk of being snarled in fishing gear. Skip to main content Thank you for visiting nature.com.

PUNTA ARENAS, Chile — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral. On Saturday ...

A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral. Last Saturday, Adrián Simancas was ...