Marine Mammals
How female dolphins know which males to avoid
New tech is saving gray whales in San Francisco Bay
These unearthly whale songs helped save humpbacks from extinction
Watch orcas hunt a pygmy sperm whale
The 30-foot sea cow hunted to extinction because of its tasty meat
Have orcas been sinking ships for millennia?
Is Ichthyotitan the largest marine reptile yet known?
These dolphins have orca friends—but may have an ulterior motive
When humpbacks get stuck, their friends stick around to help
We could still save the world’s 'sweetest' dolphin
These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned
7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences
We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries
Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants
How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool
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