Whales

Scientists filmed a whale birth—and found something extraordinary

Scientists filmed a whale birth—and found something extraordinary

Scientists filmed a whale birth—and found something extraordinary

A mystery pod of orcas surprised Seattle whale watchers

A mystery pod of orcas surprised Seattle whale watchers

A mystery pod of orcas surprised Seattle whale watchers

A 50-day voyage to the kingdom of ice

Animals
From The Vault

A 50-day voyage to the kingdom of ice

A 50-day voyage to the kingdom of ice

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

Where to find the best winter wildlife watching in the U.S.

5,000-year-old harpoons are the oldest direct evidence of whaling

History & Culture

5,000-year-old harpoons are the oldest direct evidence of whaling

5,000-year-old harpoons are the oldest direct evidence of whaling

Stewards of the Sea

Stewards of the Sea

Stewards of the Sea

These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

Animals
From The Vault

These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction

The most unique New Year's celebrations across the Americas

The most unique New Year's celebrations across the Americas

The most unique New Year's celebrations across the Americas

Watch orcas team up to hunt great white sharks

Watch orcas team up to hunt great white sharks

Watch orcas team up to hunt great white sharks

Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'

Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'

Exclusive: Sperm whale speech has human-like 'vowels'

Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec

Travel
Best of the World

Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec

Go beyond French Canada and explore a different side of Québec

Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026

Travel
Best of the World

Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026

Why Dominica is the Caribbean island you should visit in 2026

A feast for the eyes: Here’s the wondrous way bait balls form

A feast for the eyes: Here’s the wondrous way bait balls form

A feast for the eyes: Here’s the wondrous way bait balls form

Orcas are ramming boats again. Scientists think it’s a game.

Orcas are ramming boats again. Scientists think it’s a game.

Orcas are ramming boats again. Scientists think it’s a game.

Whales could inspire new treatments for stroke and cancer

Whales could inspire new treatments for stroke and cancer

Whales could inspire new treatments for stroke and cancer

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