The classic book Moby Dick features an enraged, giant white whale that rams and sinks a ship – and four terrified gals and ...

Now researchers think they know why: Bowhead whales are very good at repairing damaged DNA, which leads to many ailments including cancer.

During an encounter with J-Pod on Oct. 23, the calf was not seen and is now presumed to be deceased. CENTER FO ...

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.

Following a recent spike in Bering Sea killer whale entanglements, a simple addition to fishing nets has delivered positive ...

The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the largest animal on the planet, but it is critically ...

T he bowhead whale is the world’s longest-living mammal, sometimes making it to a staggering 200 years old. How does it do it ...

Say, for instance, a whale’s suspected cause of death is a boat strike. Researchers will look out for bruises and cuts during ...

"Very nerve-racking." Experts issue warning after disturbing string of whale deaths: 'We're all really concerned and alarmed' ...

As humans age, we become more vulnerable to cancer and other diseases. Bowhead whales, however, can live for up to 200 years ...

A cold-activated protein that mends damaged DNA could play a part in keeping the bowhead whale in tip-top shape.

How bowhead whales live so long. Researchers have uncovered a protein that enhances DNA repair and might explai ...