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Marine Mammals
Aquatic mammals such as whales and dolphins live and feed in the ocean. The Blue Whale is the biggest mammal on Earth.
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9 Enormous Facts About Sperm Whales, Gigantic Creatures of the Sea
Sperm whales are one of the largest creatures in the ocean. And they have the biggest brain on the planet. So are they also the smartest? We'll tell you.
What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?
Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
Seals have long been known as dry-land clappers, but the first-ever percussive clapping observed by scientists has blown seal clapping theory out of the water. Or should we say under the water?
Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea
Sea otters are adorable, back from the brink of extinction and will totally bite you.
It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat
Manatees can weigh up to 1,200 pounds and reach 10 feet in length, but they're so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart.
The Blue Whale: Bigger Than Megalodon
It is the largest animal ever to exist on the planet.
Dolphins Sleep Half a Brain at a Time
A dolphin doesn't breathe automatically, so during sleep, one side of its brain stays awake to ensure the mammal rises to the surface and breathes.
Why Penguin Feet Don't Freeze
Penguins stand for months on the coldest ice in the world without their feet freezing, thanks to special blood circulation.
Why Do Monk Seals Get Eels Up Their Noses?
It looks excruciating, and nobody knows exactly why it happens.
Humpback Whales Start Simpler Songs as Old Ones Get Too Complex
Do humpback whales get tired of singing the same old song, or do they simply start over when it gets too complicated?
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of the now-banned chemicals polychlopinated biphenyls — PCBs.
How Billie the Dolphin Taught Her Flippered Friends to Bust a Move
A dolphin named Billie learned a dolphin-show trick from some captive dolphins, taught her wild friends how to do it and started a fad.
Orca Mother Grieves Dead Calf More Than Two Weeks
A mother orca spent more than two weeks clinging to her dead calf. But why?
Rare Hybrid Whale-dolphin Spotted in Hawaii
Is it a whale ... a dolphin? Is it a whale-pin?
Dolphins and Porpoises: They're Different!
Breaking news: Dolphins and porpoises don't actually look very much alike.
Platypus Milk: Our Best Hope Against an Antibiotic-Resistant Future
The platypus may look a bit absurd and bizarre, but its milk might hold the secret to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Pablo Escobar's Escaped Hippos Now Roam Wild in Colombia Rivers
Thanks to the excesses of narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, Colombian waterways now house a population of these invasive African giants.
Narwhals Caught on Video Using Their Tusks to Hunt
It's the first evidence researchers have of the whales using their "unicorn horns" to capture prey.
Solar Flares Could Scramble Signals, Cause Mysterious Whale Beachings
Each year, hundreds of healthy whales end up stranded on beaches, and scientists are investigating what could be behind the phenomenon.
Orca Menopause May Be Related to Mother-Daughter Competition
Only three mammal species on Earth lose the ability to reproduce during middle age. Killer whales, like us, are one of that select group. But why?
Narwhal Echolocation Abilities Exceed Those of Any Other Animal, Study Finds
It turns out that one of the world's most enchanting animals has even stronger superpowers than we previously knew. Surprise!
Humpback Whales Save the Day for Seals, Other Species
Is it altruism? Revenge? Marine scientists aren't quite sure why humpbacks will sometimes save other animals from killer whales on the hunt.
Orcas Altered Their Own Evolution
Orcas have culture, just like humans do. And that culture can influence their evolution.
SeaWorld Ends Orca Program
The current orcas residing at SeaWorld will be the last generation housed there.
What makes beached whales explode?
If a massive whale washed up on your beachfront, you'd think that the bulk of the problem would be ... well, its bulk. But if you were covered in decomposing whale guts, you'd think differently.
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