Peer-reviewed research by Hebrew University and Edinburgh University experts suggests such patterns might also shape sounds ...

But these are special occasion words, sprinkled sparingly into writing and conversation. The words in heaviest rotation are ...

The sounds that make up humpback whale songs follow some of the same statistical rules seen in human languages, which may be ...

Benefits that whales bring extend far beyond the ocean – they help us, humans, too. Coastal communities around the world rely on healthy oceans for food and livelihoods to support their families.

An iconic attribute of humpback whales are not harmful to the animals, according to the Port McNeill-based Marine Education and Research Society (MERS).

Humpback anglerfish typically are found at depths of up to 1,500 meters below the water's surface, where there is little to no sunlight.

Zipf’s law of abbreviation was only found to apply to blue whales and humpback whales, though only five species could be investigated for this law due to data constraints. Humpbacks, famous for ...

Sightings of humpback whales cruising the British coast are rising – and causing debate amongst conservationists researching the cause ...

Humpback whale song recording from 2017. Male humpback whales sing long, elaborate songs, which are composed of a variety of sounds strung together in repeated phrases and themes. All the male ...

Only male humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) sing, and the behaviour is thought to be important for attracting mates. The songs are constantly evolving, with new elements appearing and ...