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An orcha

Life

Hundreds of orcas hold an annual meeting and now we may know why

We may now know why Orcas mysteriously meet near Australian every year. Underwater canyons funnel squid to the area making it a perfect feasting spot

News

Dolphins jumping

Environment

Dolphins have best friends but also shun those outside their clique

News

whales

Life

Spying on whales: The shocking truth about humans and whales

Culture

Ancient Romans may have killed off whale species in the Mediterranean

Life

Ancient Romans may have killed off whale species in the Mediterranean

News

Four ways dolphins are amazing – and one way they’re not

Life

Four ways dolphins are amazing – and one way they’re not

Features

leaping dolphin

Life

Inside the secret military programme that uses dolphins as weapons

Features

Sperm whales are tracking fishing boats and stealing their fish

Earth

Sperm whales are tracking fishing boats and stealing their fish

News

The most elusive whales reveal their secrets in their wakes

Life

The most elusive whales reveal their secrets in their wakes

News

Virtuoso bowhead whales constantly make up new songs

Life

Virtuoso bowhead whales constantly make up new songs

News

Why ancient deer returned to the sea and became whales

Life

Why ancient deer returned to the sea and became whales

Over the last 250 million years land animals have repeatedly begun exploiting the seas, giving rise to creatures like whales and walruses. The question is why

News

Earth

North Atlantic right whales didn't have a single calf this year

News

Life

Drone captures humpback whales catching krill with bubbles

Regulars

Life

‘Speaking’ orca is further proof they shouldn’t be kept captive

Analysis

Humans

The secrets of your past that lurk inside your ears

Features