Whale
A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’
Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.
WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
Palestinians film remains of endangered whale shark dragged by ropes on Gaza shores
Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back
in 80% of encounters dolphins swam near whales' heads, often bow riding; whale-mounted cameras captured bottlenose dolphins following to the seafloor.
Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast
"We know from the fossils that it had a mouth full of very pointed and sharp teeth," said Duncan of Museums Victoria.
Strange "smoke" rings may be the key to finding aliens
Researchers believe a bizarre marine phenomenon involving whales may open a gateway to communicating with intelligent life in space.
A whale beauty routine: Researchers document orcas using kelp for social grooming
Using drones, researchers observed southern resident killer whales using bull kelp in a behavior called 'allokelping'.
Are humpback whales trying to communicate? Bubble rings may be key
Study finds whales create bubble rings during calm interactions, possibly as playful communication.
A monster diet: Research reveals ancient marine predator ate more than just whales
Doctor Jeremy McCormack stated, 'Our study paints a picture of megalodon as an ecologically versatile generalist.'
Scientists date 20,000-year-old whale bone tools as earliest in Human history
The scientists analyzed nearly two hundred bone tools found in sites around the Bay of Biscay.
Experts dismember beached 14.3-meter whale carcass to prevent bio-bomb risk
The heavy carcass, weighing approximately 10 to 15 tons, is being dismantled and dissected on Sylt.
Scientists discover 'language-like' patterns in humpback whale songs
"Using insights and methods from how babies learn language allowed us to discover previously undetected structure in whale song," said Prof. Inbal Arnon from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Oil spill from sunken Russian tankers kills over 60 whales and marine mammals in the Black Sea
The ecological catastrophe began December 15, when two Russian oil tankers, the Volgoneft-212 and the Volgoneft-239, sank during a storm in the Kerch Strait.
