In the animal world, some creatures stand out because of one clear feature-- a big head. This isn’t just about looks. A larger head often helps animals feed, communicate, protect themselves, or ...

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...

Passengers and crew on a boat headed from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island spotted a 20-foot basking shark this week. Here's what ...

A Little Mermaid statue sits on the seashore and gazes pensively into the distance near the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and the Tempozan Ferris Wheel, two of Osaka’s famous tourist spots.

SYDNEY -- One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests ...

A dead humpback whale washed ashore along a popular stretch of Newport Beach on Wednesday afternoon, drawing crowds of onlookers and prompting safety warnings as authorities work to determine how the ...

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Newport Beach on Wednesday afternoon, drawing crowds of onlookers and prompting safety warnings as authorities work to determine how the massive marine mammal ...

A newly examined prehistoric shark from the age of dinosaurs provides surprising insights into the early evolution of modern sharks. It cannot be confidently assigned to any shark order that exists ...

AVON, N.C. (WAVY) — A 4-year-old male North Atlantic right whale known as “Division” (#5217) was found dead off the coast of Avon, N.C., on Jan. 27. NOAA Fisheries reported the whale died as a result ...

A 4-year-old male North Atlantic right whale known as “Division” (#5217) was found dead off the coast of Avon, N.C., on Jan. 27, 2026. NOAA Fisheries reported the whale died as a result of injuries ...