Researchers have documented “an entire community” of animals travelling with whale sharks – the world’s biggest fish.

Many animals are capable of extraordinarily long migrations, crossing many miles of Earth’s seas, skies, or scenery to reach breeding or feeding ground. While these journeys are impressive, there are ...

Whale sharks are not just a species but a 'living ecosystem,' according to experts.

Whale biologist Nan Hauser was pushed through the water by a 50,000-pound humpback whale for over 10 minutes as a 15-foot ...

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

Every year, countless animals set out on extraordinary journeys, traveling thousands of miles in search of food, safer habitats, or ideal breeding grounds. This large scale movement, known as ...

A group of tourists in Guanacaste, Costa Rica had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a whale shark. This came as they were ...

It’s a perfect night for catching fish. Glossy, ink-black waves lap gently around the fishermen’s floating platform. Brilliant electric lights lashed to the structure’s sides make the platform look ...

The Earth brims with extraordinary creatures, but none captivate the imagination quite like its largest animals. Dominating the oceans, the blue whale reigns supreme as the biggest creature ever to ...