A new study shows that as humpback whale populations recover from past whaling, older males are gaining a major advantage in reproduction. Early in the recovery, breeding groups were dominated by ...

New research from the University of St Andrews published today (27 February) in Current Biology, has shown that the role of age in male humpback whale reproduction has changed as populations recover ...

A new study shattered all preconceived understandings regarding the migration, feeding, and breeding patterns of humpback whales— they do it all at the same time. The new research sought to realign ...

New research from the University of St Andrews published in Current Biology has shown that the role of age in male humpback whale reproduction has changed as populations recover from centuries of ...

New research reveals older singing male whales are increasingly successful at siring offspring compared to younger males. The post Whales who are better singers are more successful at mating appeared ...

Scientists following humpback whales once brought to the brink of extinction in the South Pacific made a fascinating discovery: Older males were more likely to become fathers and younger males were ...

Humpback whales give birth while migrating and carry their young while traveling, reveals new research. The findings suggest that the iconic species' epic migrations along the "humpback highway" to ...

In a groundbreaking study published this week in The Journal of Physiology, biologists at the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators ...