Killer whales are the only natural predator of baleen whales — those that have “baleen” in their mouths to sieve their plankton diet from the water. More solitary than toothed whales, baleen whales ...

In a surprising discovery, a new study reveals that among seven species of baleen whales, only the humpback is capable of the high-performance turns required for its signature bubble-net feeding ...

The fossil record of baleen whales (Mysticeti) offers a window into one of the most dramatic evolutionary transitions among mammals. Early cetaceans evolved from terrestrial artiodactyl ancestors into ...

When whales set off for their breeding grounds, they generally stop feeding and metabolise the energy stored in their blubber ...

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive baleen whales. They are also known for disrupting great white sharks and ...

Explore a few exciting discoveries by museum researchers that you may have missed over the past few months Erin Wunderlich A pair of humpback whales feed in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine ...