Even as humpbacks rebound in number, their genomes reveal a loss of genetic diversity and a buildup of harmful mutations left ...

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 ...

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Run-ins with humans are the leading cause of death for humpback whales — and new research may explain why these gentle giants are so vulnerable to collisions with boats and entanglement in fishing ...