Oceanography
Strangely small creatures, but longer than blue whales
The bootlace worm is one of the longest animals on Earth. Once, they were found on the beach with a length of up to 55 meters.
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Oceanography
Killer whales teach fellows to steal fish from fishermen
Scientists have discovered that killer whales begin to eat fish from fishermen's lines and nets as an easy source of food.
Animal world
Why don't whales drown when they fill their mouths with water?
Researchers have discovered a 'stopper' in the throats of some whale species that helps seal off their airways or esophagus when needed, preventing them from drowning.
Oceanography
New research shows the ocean needs more whale poop, the more the better
To get a large amount of whale droppings, we need to have... a lot of whales first.
Archeology
When the ground was too boring, this 'monster' began to learn the ancestors of whales and went to the sea to live.
They are large mammals, appearing 7 million years ago, but after 4 million years, they completely disappeared because of changes in the environment.
Oceanography
The animal with the largest brain and teeth on the planet turns to humans for help
All animals in the world, big or small, deserve equal treatment. Starting from the smallest actions, we humans can make big changes, helping to preserve the species on E…
Oceanography
Rare white sperm whale discovered
The sperm whale, most likely with albinism, swam near the surface of the water not far from an oil tanker.
Oceanography
Amazing facts about deep sea creatures
If you've ever visited an aquarium or watched a David Attenborough show, you know that the ocean is filled with strange and mystical creatures that seem to have come fro…
Oceanography
The moment proves the intelligence of humpback whales when hunting
Humpback whales use a special technique to form a prominent spiral in the sea to hunt.
Oceanography
Top 15 strangest shark species on the planet
With their unique, different appearance, sharks are adorable 'eccentrics'. Here are the top 15 strangest shark species on the planet.
Oceanography
California angler rescues whale caught in lobster trap and unexpected ending
A man jumped into the water to rescue a whale caught in a lobster trap off the coast of San Diego, and the whale's unexpected return to thank its benefactor moved everyo…
Oceanography
The domination of the sea by killer whales is gradually being replaced by pilot whales?
Pilot whales are a genus of two living species: the longfin pilot whale (Globicephala melas) and the shortfin pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus).
Oceanography
Scientists find ways to talk to sperm whales, what will they tell us?
An interdisciplinary team of scientists launched the project with the goal of decoding and communicating with sperm whales.
Oceanography
You may not know: Humpback whales consume more than 18,000 tons of food every day
By collecting data directly from the mouths of humpback whales, scientists have measured the incredible amount of food they can consume.
Archeology
Unknown scientific giants, appearing all over the Southern Hemisphere
The new species, named Mesoplodon eueu, occurs throughout temperate seas in the Southern Hemisphere, according to surveys from sites off South Africa, Australia and New…