Aerial drone footage shows the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) missing its iconic lobed fluke, which is responsible for propulsion while swimming. Taken by Eric Guth under NMFS permit # 24359 ...

The reef and surrounding sea is thought to be the birthing place of a rapidly growing population of humpback whales ... a brief chance to develop their swimming skills and grow a little from ...

the Center for Whale Research noted, there was also cause for hope. On Monday researchers observed a new young orca swimming with the J pod, which they named J62. This calf appears to be healthy.

Two rare female whales have been documented off the coast of Florida, each with a calf, marine surveyors said ... Caterpillar and Blackheart have both been seen swimming in the Southeast waters ...

Koala and Curlew are unrelated and possibly pregnant females that have become traveling companions, which is unusual for ...

"A tender moment: A humpback mother guides her newborn calf through Maui's crystal-clear waters, a symbol of hope and renewal for the species." The Maui Whale Adventures logo: Symbolizing our ...

A young humpback whale washed onto a beach ... They also noted that fish the whales feed on have been swimming increasingly close to shore, which can increase the chances of the animal getting ...