Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...

Baleen whales, instead, have a large U-shaped structure with a cushion of fat at the top of the larynx. This vocal anatomy allows the animals to sing by recycling air, and it prevents water from ...

Blue whales are the largest animals ever, reaching up to 110 feet (33.5 meters) long and weighing up to 330,000 pounds (149,686 kg). They primarily eat krill, filtering these tiny crustaceans ...