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In deep, tropical offshore waters, there exists a whale that’s roughly the size of a dolphin. Sightings of it are extremely rare, and few people have captured it on film. Despite its small size, it ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — State biologists are working with the Georgia Aquarium to figure out why a dwarf sperm whale beached itself. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said the beached whale was ...

A pygmy sperm whale — a rare and mysterious marine species — recently washed ashore in England. The stranding took place at Bigbury Beach in South Devon, about 230 miles southwest of London, according ...

A rare whale died off the coast of Honduras after ingesting a plastic bag in what’s been described as a “tragic event.” The marine mammal — a young pygmy sperm whale — was spotted in distress near the ...

Preface -- What is a marine mammal? -- Main groups of marine mammals -- Modern taxonomy of marine mammals -- How to look for marine mammals -- Natural history of marine mammals -- Conservation -- How ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Surviving at 3,000 feet requires a biological defense that relies on foul, pigmented secretions. Dark, inky clouds provide ...

A “very rare” pygmy sperm whale recently washed ashore in Devon, England, according to a local wildlife charity. Photo from Veronica White, UnSplash A pygmy sperm whale — a rare and mysterious marine ...