Dead whales rotting on beach will create feast "bonanza"
Up to 477 whales have washed up on remote New Zealand beaches in the last few days, making the clearing effort nearly impossible.
Hundreds of whales wash up on ill-fated island surrounded by sharks
Up to 250 whales could have been involved in the latest stranding, bringing the total number of beached animals to 500 within just a few days.
World's loneliest orca kept isolated for 11 years: "Tantamount to torture"
The killer whale, Kiska, has been held in captivity for more than four decades, during which time she has had five children, all of whom died.
Snow Cone, the entangled right whale, unlikely to be seen alive again
Snow Cone was last seen on September 22, emaciated and covered in lice.
Migaloo take two? Rare albino humpback whale pictured swimming with mom
Felipe Chávez, who captured photos of the calf, believed the white color was garbage at first, but then realized it was
"something very strange."
Humpback whales spotted charging orca trying to hunt in Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay Whale Watch saw about 20 humpback whales surrounding the orca.
Footage of extremely rare whale with two dorsal fins poses mystery
Marine biologist Vadim Pavlov told Newsweek that he has not seen this before. "This case has one clear distinction," he said.
Orcas Filmed Terrorizing Humpback Whales in Battle off Washington Coast
Marine mammal expert Luke Rendell told Newsweek that interactions are "entirely common" as orcas often hunt humpback whales for food.
Incredible Footage Shows Rescue of Young Humpback Twisted in Rope
The young humpback whale had bitten down on a buoy line, which had then tangled around its tail and head, preventing it from eating effectively.
Orca From Russia's Infamous Whale Jail Spotted Thriving in Wild
Zina was freed in 2019, after suffering frostbite and infections while at the whale jail, which kept nearly 100 whales in cramped conditions.
Ship That Warned Titanic of Iceberg Discovered at the Bottom of the Sea
The message from the SS Mesaba never reached the Titanic's captain. Six years later, the merchant vessel was torpedoed by a German U-boat.
Search for Dying Entangled Right Whale Snow Cone Continues as Hope Runs Out
The New England Aquarium told Newsweek that scientists are "evaluating potential next steps" as Storm Fiona rages on, making it difficult to rescue Snow Cone.
Great White Shark Feeding Frenzy Could Be Triggered by Mass Whale Stranding
"[Whale] blubber has a high energy content," Stephen Kajiura told Newsweek. "You need big jaws to chomp through the side of a whale."
'Gut Wrenching': Dying Right Whale Snow Cone Facing 'Inexcusable' Suffering
She was spotted emaciated on Thursday, and one whale charity posted "her death after at least 18 months of suffering will mean the likely loss of her lineage."
Untouched Whale Graveyard Captured in Eerie Photo: 'You're All Alone'
Alex Dawson's image of minke whale bones was one of the winners of the Scuba Diving's 2022 Underwater Photo Contest.
Snow Cone the Entangled Right Whale Mom Now Emaciated and Covered in Lice
Snow Cone has been entangled in fishing gear ever since she was first spotted by researchers in March 2021, and it now appears to be taking its toll.
Hundreds of Whales Beached on Same Date as Record Stranding Two Years Ago
Australia's worst-recorded whale-stranding incident in 2020 also happened on September 21 at the same location.
Orca Attacks in Spain Stop for First Time in Months
The previous incidents have ranged from the orcas simply approaching boats to the cetaceans actively interfering with them.
Megalodon Broke Whale's Back in Vicious Attack 15 Million Years Ago
Researchers investigated the bones of a cetacean (a group of aquatic mammals that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises) that showed evidence of severe trauma.
Watch Hundreds of 'Mythical' Fin Whales Gather for Ultimate Feeding Frenzy
Filmmaker Bertie Gregory told Newsweek that the whales were in a feeding frenzy, with thousands of penguins, seals and albatross creating a big wildlife party
Terrified Sea Lion Jumps on Tiny Boat to Escape Hunting Orca
The huge male sea lion, weighing between 700 or 800 pounds, nearly capsized the boat as it leaped from the water to escape being hunted.
Orcas Attack Same Family Boat Twice in Terrifying, 'Nightmare' Ordeal
Mikkel Erichsen told Newsweek that the incident felt "terrible," and as if he had completely lost power and control over the situation.
Stunning Video Shows Blue Whale Swimming Mere Feet From Paddleboarder
"Absolutely incredible," a viewer said. "And so is your joy. Beautiful."
Mystery of Mass Whale Strandings Gets Even Stranger
Research from Aberystwyth University suggests whales get stranded because of family disruption, which could have an impact on strategies to rescue them.
Beloved 50ft Humpback Whale Killed by Ship Strike Washes Up in California
A necropsy of the famous whale, who leaves behind a calf, determined she had suffered blunt force trauma in the ship strike that killed her.
Orcas Aren't Attacking Boats Because They're Aggressive, Scientists Say
The Atlantic Orca Working Group told Newsweek that if the killer whales were aggressive, dolphins would not go near them.
Sick, Starving Whale Riddled With Lice Saved From Shark Net
Rescue teams arrived to find the whale suffering while stuck in the net with a large, unusual abscess on its back.
Why Don't Orca Ever Attack Humans in the Wild?
There have been four known fatal attacks on humans since the 1970s, but all of these have been by killer whales in captivity.
'World's Loneliest Orca' in Captivity Showing Signs of Mental Distress
Activists say the orca, captured in 1979, is displaying erratic behaviour due to life in prolonged captivity.
Orca That Sunk Boat With Family on Board Rammed Another Vessel Within Hours
The attacks occurred amid a flurry of recent incidents off the coast of Spain and Portugal.