The whale, estimated to be around eight to 10 metres long, was first spotted at the mouth of the Waitati River around midday Saturday.

A lobster diver working off the coast of Cape Cod says he found himself in a predicament of Biblical proportions Friday when he was gulped up by a humpback whale. According to WBZ-TV and the Cape Cod ...

A humpback whale (not the one pictured) trailing a 500-foot rope was saved off the coast of Australia during a “complex” rescue, video shows. Photo from Sue Rump via Unsplash A humpback whale ...

A humpback whale entangled in a long rope — stretching more than the length of a football field — was recently rescued off the coast of Australia. The marine mammal, a roughly 35-foot juvenile, was ...

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some populations of this baleen whale species travel upwards of 5,000 miles per year from colder waters to feed, towards warmer tropical ...

The chaos of nature was on full display this weekend as a whale watching tour witnessed a humpback whale trying to protect a seal from hungry orcas near Sooke.

As intimidating as they seem up close, humpback whales often see humans as friends, not foes. The sociability of these gentle souls is perhaps best represented by a curious behavior they exhibit when ...

A young humpback whale drew a small crowd to the breakwall in Forster, NSW, after he swam down the mouth of the Coolongolook River. He delighted onlookers for more than an hour, with some fearing the ...

A humpback whale stays by the side of a whale entangled in fishing gear. He spent more than five hours by her side, swimming below her and raising her to the surface to breathe. Photograph By Dan ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...