Boaters got "lucky enough" to spot a plethora of sea creatures off the coast of California, spotting multiple species in one ...

Baleen whales are some of the most unique and breathtaking animals. ... Unlike toothed whales, baleen whales are usually solitary or travel in small groups, rather than large, social pods.

Delighted scientists have discovered large pods of rare fin whales feeding together in Antarctica for the first time in nearly 50 years. U.S. ... are among the 16 species of baleen whales, ...

A “sneaky” sea creature held boaters “hostage” off the coast of California, and onlookers thought the moment was one they ...

Baleen whales are among the largest creatures in the ocean, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe from other animals. A pod of orcas can take a giant baleen whale down, and these filter-feeders ...

Baleen whales have plates that filter water out and trap food sources, such as small fish and plankton. Though they may have differences in appearance and prey, each kind of whale demonstrates higher ...

To combat this, Branch noted that the baleen whales in the flight group actually produce lower-frequency songs to prevent orcas from homing in on them. They produce a song that’s around 100 hertz. A ...

Unlike humans and other mammals, baleen whales don’t have teeth or vocal chords. ... Humpbacks, for example, are known to compose elaborate songs that travel across oceans and whale pods.

It turns out that in whale communities, much like with humans, knowing the right tune can be a vital part of fitting in. Most toothed whales, dolphins and porpoises make clicks and whistles, while ...