A massive dead whale washed onto the North Carolina shore, drawing thousands to a beach 97 years ago.

Learn more about the recent discovery of this spade-toothed whale and what an international research team uncovered about it.

They're the biggest fish in the sea — and found in warm oceans all around the world. But some things about them remain a ...

I grew up visiting the American Museum of Natural History regularly, and a recent visit convinced me that it's still the best ...

Carlos Savignano is part of a dedicated group of FossiLab volunteers preparing Smithsonian fossils for display and future ...

With an incredible history and mysterious extinction, these fascinating creatures continue to puzzle scientists to this day.

Images of a baby colossal squid this week reminds us that the deep sea is an almost inexhaustible source of awe.

Your guide for the top things to do during a visit to San Juan Island in Washington State. Fun places to visit during your ...

Oh, Canada! Our neighbor to the north offers families a wide range of vacation opportunities. You’ll find history, culture and extraordinary natural beauty. Plus, polar bears.

Uncover the history of life on Earth, from the smallest insects to the ... It's very difficult to know what the Antarctic was like before humans arrived – but whale bones could hold the answer. Delve ...

A complete fossil of a small baleen whale, estimated to be 13.5 to 16.5 million years old, has been excavated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History after its discovery on the Gaviota ...