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Dolphins Lead Lost Humpback Whale to Safety in Heartwarming Ocean Encounter

Dolphins Lead Lost Humpback Whale to Safety in Heartwarming Ocean Encounter

A young humpback whale took a wrong turn on its 5,000-mile migration—but help came from the unlikeliest allies. In the shallow waters of Koombana Bay, a pod of dolphins appeared,...

Dolphins Lead Lost Humpback Whale to Safety in Heartwarming Ocean Encounter

A young humpback whale took a wrong turn on its 5,000-mile migration—but help came from the unlikeliest allies. In the shallow waters of Koombana Bay, a pod of dolphins appeared,...

Killer Whales Use Kelp Like Tools in a Stunning Show of Intelligence

Killer Whales Use Kelp Like Tools in a Stunning Show of Intelligence

Killer whales are doing something we never thought possible — they’re making tools out of seaweed and using them to groom each other.

Killer Whales Use Kelp Like Tools in a Stunning Show of Intelligence

Killer whales are doing something we never thought possible — they’re making tools out of seaweed and using them to groom each other.

The Bizarre Friendship Between Dolphins and the Animals That Could Kill Them

The Bizarre Friendship Between Dolphins and the Animals That Could Kill Them

Why are dolphins swimming inches from the jaws of killer whales—animals known to prey on them? Off the coast of British Columbia, scientists have uncovered a strange, strategic alliance.

The Bizarre Friendship Between Dolphins and the Animals That Could Kill Them

Why are dolphins swimming inches from the jaws of killer whales—animals known to prey on them? Off the coast of British Columbia, scientists have uncovered a strange, strategic alliance.

Moonwalking Orca Sighting Stuns Crowd in Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

Moonwalking Orca Sighting Stuns Crowd in Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

A killer whale was caught on camera doing something scientists rarely get to see—it swam backward in a fluid, chilling motion near Vancouver. Known as “moonwalking,” this behavior could be...

Moonwalking Orca Sighting Stuns Crowd in Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter

A killer whale was caught on camera doing something scientists rarely get to see—it swam backward in a fluid, chilling motion near Vancouver. Known as “moonwalking,” this behavior could be...

Study Shows That Prairie Dogs Are 'Home Security Systems' for Birds

Study Shows That Prairie Dogs Are 'Home Security Systems' for Birds

When we’re young, we’re told not to eavesdrop. However, being nosy is apparently part of a particular bird species’ survival plan.

Study Shows That Prairie Dogs Are 'Home Security Systems' for Birds

When we’re young, we’re told not to eavesdrop. However, being nosy is apparently part of a particular bird species’ survival plan.

Sea Cucumbers Could Help Us Fight Cancer

Sea Cucumbers Could Help Us Fight Cancer

The vast majority of our oceans have not been explored, which means they could hold many surprises, including medicinal ones.

Sea Cucumbers Could Help Us Fight Cancer

The vast majority of our oceans have not been explored, which means they could hold many surprises, including medicinal ones.