Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for swimming and survival. They are crucial for maintaining healthy marine and river ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. More than 400 marine mammals have been reported stranded or sickened along California’s Central Coast since June.

Discover the list of mammals that live only in water, such as whales, dolphins, manatees, and dugongs. Learn how these fully aquatic mammals survive underwater, why they can’t live on land, and what ...

DAVENPORT, Calif. >> On a spit of sand 12 miles north of Santa Cruz, a small, emaciated sea lion lay on its side. The only sign of life was the deep press of its flippers against its belly, relaxing ...

On a spit of sand 12 miles north of Santa Cruz, a small, emaciated sea lion lay on its side. The only sign of life was the deep press of its flippers against its belly, relaxing for a few seconds, ...

A sweeping global study reveals that who lives longer, male or female, is written not in the chromosomes but in the battles for mates, reshaping how scientists understand aging across the animal ...

Pantolambda bathmodon, a stocky, now-extinct mammal, lived 62 million years ago and reached roughly 92 lbs in adulthood, which was a much larger size than most mammals that came before. Video credit: ...

Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the longest-standing pieces of environmental legislation in the U.S., credited with helping save rare whales from extinction. Conservative leaders feel they ...

Discover the European bison in its natural habitat – a remarkable mammal native to Poland. A federal vehicle involved in Chicago ramming case was moved about 1,000 miles from the city. It could be ...

A new chapter is beginning for the Miami Seaquarium as a developer has filed for bankruptcy court approval to take over the troubled marine park's lease. It’s the final week for the Miami Seaquarium ...

The Miami Seaquarium, a marine-mammal theme park since the 1950s, plans to open its gates for the final time to the public on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, before Miami developer David Martin takes over the ...

Bat boxes are potential death traps for the winged mammals during heatwaves, new research warns. They can overheat and die in bat boxes during extreme hot weather, say scientists. They explained that ...