Researchers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help understand how the animals communicate.

Researchers on Cape Cod, Mass., recently discovered the oldest known recordings of whale sounds and believe the discovery could help scientists understand how the animals communicate

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The new animated short film "Whale 52" is inspired by two true stories. The first involves the titular aquatic mammal, commonly known as the planet's loneliest whale as it traverses the oceans calling out a frequency that its compatriots can't hear.

Some of the largest living animals on the planet eat the tiniest food. For humpback whales, it's krill – small shrimp-like animals floating in the ocean. Capturing enough krill can take a lot of work, like if your morning bowl of cereal were spread out ...

Pilot whales rarely enter waters near the coast here. When they do, it's typically a bad sign as they're known for beaching when sick or distressed.

Aquatic behemoths have been making a splash in the Vancouver harbour recently. Before several West Coast transient (Bigg's) killer whales were spotted locally, a great white shark called Kara was recorded off the B.