Are whales mammals? Understanding the marine animal's taxonomy.
Whales are the biggest creatures on Earth. These animals are found in every ocean, but that doesn't make them fish.
Sperm whale washes ashore on Cuttyhunk Island off Cape Cod, officials say
The sperm whale on Cuttyhunk Island was a female measuring 32 feet long and weighing about 11 tons, Hedman said.
Whale death toll rises as 11-ton sperm whale carcass is stranded on Cuttyhunk Island
A sperm whale stranded on Cuttyhunk Island over the weekend, adding to alarming whale death toll since December. Here's what ...
Sperm whale found dead on Cuttyhunk Island off Cape Cod
Dale Lynch, the assistant harbor master on Cuttyhunk, said the whale was found alive on the south side of the island, ...
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How long can whales hold their breath?
In 1969, a male sperm whale was killed off the coast of South Africa after surfacing from a dive lasting 117 minutes. Whales' lungs are particularly efficient at taking up oxygen when they breathe air ...