Watch: Humpback Whales Don't Always Behave like Gentle Giants

Watch: Humpback Whales Don't Always Behave like Gentle Giants

Every once in a while, these marine mammals can be surprisingly violent

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 6th, 2014
Whales in Western Africa Swim Alongside Oil Rigs, Ships and Toxicants

Whales in Western Africa Swim Alongside Oil Rigs, Ships and Toxicants

Study finds humpback whales and human-related activities overlap in African waters

World's Rarest Whale Spotted Near Victoria, Canada

World's Rarest Whale Spotted Near Victoria, Canada

The North Pacific right whale was seen swimming around with humpbacks

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 1st, 2013
Humpback Whales Enjoy Midnight Snacks as Much as Anyone

Humpback Whales Enjoy Midnight Snacks as Much as Anyone

New feeding behavior discovered by accident in a recent study

There Are Now Twice as Many Humpback Whales Swimming in British Columbia's Fjords

There Are Now Twice as Many Humpback Whales Swimming in British Columbia's Fjords

Researchers find the local whale population doubled in size between 2004 and 2011

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 10th, 2013
Some Humpback Whales Remain in the Antarctica for the Winter

Some Humpback Whales Remain in the Antarctica for the Winter

Researchers find that not all whales migrate to the equator at the end of the summer

Watch: Humpback Whales Nearly Swallow Divers Whole

Watch: Humpback Whales Nearly Swallow Divers Whole

The whales were feeding, came close to gulping down more than fish

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 26th, 2013
Whales Pass On Good Ideas, Learn from One Another

Whales Pass On Good Ideas, Learn from One Another

Study documents similarity between humpback whales and humans

Viral of the Day: Family Comes Shockingly Close to Humpbacks

Viral of the Day: Family Comes Shockingly Close to Humpbacks

The video was shot in Australian waters, near Fraser Island

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 5th, 2012
Australians Gather by the Hundreds to Protest Industrial Complex

Australians Gather by the Hundreds to Protest Industrial Complex

The people fear this gas project will destroy local ecosystems

Watch: Amazing Facts About Humpback Whales [Video]

Watch: Amazing Facts About Humpback Whales [Video]

These marine mammals get their name from their swimming style

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 31st, 2012
New Study Investigates How Whales Respond to Changing Ecosystems

New Study Investigates How Whales Respond to Changing Ecosystems

Humpback whales now found to spend more time in Antarctic Bays