Whale researchers combined modern-day sightings with 19 th century records and are revealing new information about when and where humpback whales give birth along a busy “humpback highway” off ...

By Elizabeth Anne Brown Run-ins with humans are a leading cause of death for humpback whales — and new research may explain why these gentle giants are so vulnerable to collisions with boats and ...

Humpback whales have begun their annual migration up Australia's east and west coasts. Researchers thought they headed north to give birth in warmer waters, but a new study using citizen scientist ...

Humpback whale calves are being born up to 1,500 km further south than previously recognized, including areas near Tasmania and New Zealand, rather than exclusively in tropical breeding grounds.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

Humpback whales are massive, intelligent, and social creatures residing in all oceans around the globe. These whales can grow up to 60 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to Oceana.

A humpback whale that is missing its tail and was spotted in Washington state’s inland waters likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing ...

Each year, humpback whales migrate predictably between cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds and warm, tropical calving grounds, where they give birth and care for their young. Or so scientists thought.

Big Mama, a well-known humpback whale, was seen in the Haro Strait with her eighth calf. Getty Images/iStockphoto The first baby humpback whale of the season has been spotted swimming in the ...

Newfoundland and Labrador's new website, Hello Humpback, helps track humpback whales off the province's coast. (Dr. Jack Lawson/Department of Fisheries and Oceans) Newfoundland and Labrador's ...