Gingerich was searching for a key bit of the creature's anatomy, and he was in a hurry ... "It isn't every day that you see a whale's leg," he said, lifting the bone reverently in both hands.

The discovery of a beached spade-toothed whale provided a unique opportunity for scientists to study this rare species. The dissection revealed new information about its anatomy and biology.

Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...

Baleen whales, instead, have a large U-shaped structure with a cushion of fat at the top of the larynx. This vocal anatomy allows the animals to sing by recycling air, and it prevents water from ...

We generally see whales this time of the year," said Mike ... “This is our opportunity to really dig in and learn more about their anatomy, learn more about their behavior, learn more about ...

diet and basic anatomy. Scientists in New Zealand have begun dissecting what is considered the rarest whale in the world, a species so elusive that only seven have ever been documented.