Because of its prime location in Southern California, Long Beach is a vacation-worthy destination all year round. Naturally, ...

Visiting a cat cafe in Japan is a bucket list item for many tourists, but the animal cruelty that goes on behind closed doors ...

City Thrift in Kansas City isn’t just a store – it’s a destination that draws bargain hunters from Springfield to St. Louis and everywhere in between, all making the pilgrimage to this temple of ...

There’s an inescapable Jurassic Park-ness to Dirk Hartog Island — also known as Wirruwana in the local Malgana language. And ...

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake ...

In March, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) sought public comment on the Makah Tribe’s request for a permit under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to hunt gray whales off the ...

A photo provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a humpback whale entangled in fishing line, ropes, buoys and anchors in the Pacific Ocean off Crescent City, Calif.

Large whales can get wrapped up in fishing lines, buoys, nets and other gear, which can lead to injuries and death. Aleria Jensen / NOAA The number of large whales that became entangled in fishing ...

Want to spot nature’s largest animal in the wild? Late December is a great time to make it happen — although this year’s stormy weather could complicate things. Upward of 20,000 gray whales are ...

The grey whale, sometimes called the “knuckle back whale,” is one of the ocean’s most rugged travelers. In this video, we dive into what makes this species so unique - from its bumpy back and barnacle ...

Next time you’re at Goleta Beach, look toward UCSB and notice the dark rock formation at the base of the bluffs. The lovely location once was the scene of blood and carnage, all in the name of ...

PENÍNSULA VALDÉS, Argentina (AP) — After coming back from the brink of extinction, Southern right whales are swimming in greater numbers off the coast of Argentina’s Patagonia this year, delighting ...