Killer whales, also known as orcas, are easily recognized by their stunning black and white appearance. These huge animals can reach up to 26 feet long and are actually the largest members of the ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The newly described Janjucetus dullardi is known from juvenile remains. This illustration depicts ...

Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales in the world, reaching 45 tons and living for decades. Their populations were imperiled by historic whaling practices and they are still considered rare ...

A rare whale tooth unearthed at a Copper Age “mega village” in Spain has shed light on the artistry of Iberian people who lived in the Mediterranean region over 4,000 years ago. The tooth, discovered ...

A man was charged in federal court in San Francisco today with illegally importing teeth from sperm whales that were used for art, court records show. James Saunders imported 17 pounds of sperm whale ...

A passenger who was on board the whale watching boat when the whale was hit earlier this week says the incident was more ...