New study reveals the special kind of material inside whales' mouths. Breaching Humpback Whale in the Indian Ocean. Getty Images — -- The reason whales make taking a big gulp look so easy ...

Instead of big teeth, their mouths act as filters, sorting small crustaceans and other fish. Cheri Carlson covers the environment and county government for the Ventura County Star. Reach her at ...

University of Washington study finds big risks, little protections for whales from ship strikes worldwide. By Sheraz Sadiq (OPB) Dec. 10, 2024 2 p.m. Broadcast: Tuesday, Dec. 10.