Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Humpback whales were once a global symbol of industrial overreach, hunted so heavily that their haunting songs nearly vanished from the oceans. Today, their numbers are climbing with a speed and scale ...

A male humpback whale made one of the longest and most unusual migrations on record for the species, an anomaly scientists say might be linked to climate change. The whale was first sighted in waters ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

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Biologists used drone imagery to understand how nursing humpback whale mothers and their calves fare as they cross the Pacific Ocean. Recent declines in North Pacific humpback whale reproduction and ...

Animal rescuers said they braved rough seas and powerful winds to free a humpback whale entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Australia during what they described as one of the season’s more ...