Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

In mid-April 2026, people on social media shared a video of what they claimed was footage of a whale calf nursing from its mother. In the video, the calf swam a short distance from its mother, which ...

A blue whale calf with its mother near the coast of island Pico (Azores)© tane-mahuta/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images “The blue whale is the largest and loudest animal on Earth.” The blue ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Some of the first-ever evidence of blue whale reproduction has been documented in the Pacific Ocean, according to new research. Photo from Georg Wolf, UnSplash One might think that, given their ...

With the return of blue whales, including recent reports of up to 30 whales feeding and multiple mother/calf pairs, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary reminds ocean users to follow best ...

One might think that, given their massive size, blue whales would be hard to miss and easy to study. But despite being the largest animals on Earth, surprisingly little is known about how they ...