Marine Mammals

Animals & Nature

A baby whale is a young cetacean, the term used for any whale calf from birth through early development stages. Size at birth typically ranges from about one fourth to one third...

Celebrity Profiles

The RFK whale carcass is the remains of a young female North Atlantic right whale that washed ashore near Key Biscayne, Florida, in March 2024. She was named for Robert F. Kenne...

Environment & Wildlife

Sea lions are large, intelligent marine mammals that commonly interact with people in coastal cities, marinas, docks, and recreational waters. Most encounters are non-threatenin...

wildlife-behavior

Sea lions are intelligent, social marine mammals that usually avoid people, but they can behave aggressively when threatened, stressed, or competing for resources. This evergree...

wildlife-behavior

Seals leaving the safety of the sea and appearing on cliffs or rocky outcrops is a phenomenon driven by survival and reproduction rather than recklessness. These behaviors are s...

Status Updates

There are no verified, current reports of an orca (killer whale) confirmed as abandoned in French coastal waters as of the latest available information. The topic has circulated...

Environment

Dolphins in Venice became widely discussed in spring 2020, when clearer canals coincided with increased human absence during lockdown. Clear water improved visibility, while red...