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Animals

A grim future for some killer whales

An oil spill off the U.S. coast 20 years ago still threatens marine life.

Animals

Let’s learn about whales and dolphins

Whales, dolphins and porpoises are all cetaceans — mammals that live in water and have a streamlined body similar to a fish.

Tech

Drones help scientists weigh whales at sea

Drone imagery lets scientists estimate a whale’s weight. And that may help monitor the health of these big mammals for conservation purposes.

Animals

Whales may round up squid for dinner

Tracking sperm whale movements suggests groups herd to hunt.

Animals

Whales feast when hatcheries release salmon

Humpback whales are visiting sites where hatcheries release juvenile salmon in Alaska. It’s a dining bonanza for the huge whales.

Animals

Killer whale blows a raspberry, says ‘hello’

Orcas can mimic a range of sounds, including human speech — sort of.

Animals

Toothed whales use their noses to whistle and click

Much as people do, toothed whales, such as dolphins and sperm whales, make noises in three different vocal registers.

Animals

What a drag! Fishing gear’s effects on whales

Many whales become entangled in the gear that fishing boats use to catch fish and shellfish. Such debris can have dire impacts on the big mammals.

Animals

Whale sharks may be the world’s largest omnivores

Chemical clues in the sharks’ skin show that the animals eat and digest algae.

Animals

Orca snot leads to a whale of a science-fair project

DNA found in the mucus of orcas suggests that even though the traits of family pods may differ, these marine mammals all appear to belong to a single species.

Animals

Whale blowholes don’t keep out seawater

Whales’ blowholes aren’t as protective as scientists had thought. They not only can let in water but also pollutants.