Scientists in Thailand just discovered the stunningly well-preserved remains of a whale that lived between 3,000 and 5,000 ...

This prehistoric quadruped discovered on the coast of Peru was similar to a modern-day otter or beaver — except it was 13 ...

Lives for over 100 years, with some reaching 200. Found in the Pacific, it regenerates spines continuously. Some koi have lived over 200 years, with Hanako being 226. Their lifespan depends on ...

Greenland sharks have been identified as the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, potentially reaching ages of up to 500 ...

From mammoth African elephants to giant whales, let's take a look at the 8 largest mammals that inhabit our planet.

The exhausted whale was finally freed on Friday afternoon, with rescuers continuing to monitor its movements. A member of the public first spotted the distressed whale at around 8.30am on Thursday and ...

A sperm whale washed ashore on Cuttyhunk Island off Cape Cod Sunday, the International Fund for Animal Welfare said in a statement. The most recent whale discovery is part of a series of whale ...

A humpback whale has got into difficulty after becoming entangled in rope at a fish farm off Skye. Organic Sea Harvest said it had suspended normal operations at its Invertote site in the north of ...

As they learned about prehistoric ecosystems and the animals that called them home, the researchers uncovered a small piece of fossilized vertebra, the university said. Not only was the bone ...

“Kauri dieback is a natural disaster. I’m no biologist, but I can confidently say a whale-song mix-tape isn’t going to stop it. Nor are pagan potions made from whale-oil on the ...

Whale sharks are drawn to natural underwater features such as seamounts and canyons as well as ... [+] artificial features like offshore oil and gas platforms, with both acting as migratory ...