The new study, published in the journal Gene titled "Into the Blue: Exploring genetic mechanisms behind the evolution of baleen whales," explores the key genetic adaptations of these diverse whale ...

To study lunge-feeding behaviour blue whales are tagged with cameras ... that are not seen in any other animal on earth. These adaptations for lunge feeding include incredibly large jaws and ...

Scientists may finally have an explanation for the longstanding mystery of why blue whale calves are rarely sighted, an advance that could help better conserve the critically endangered species. There ...