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Humpback whale entangled in fishing gear

Rescuers Free Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear

By Andrea Thompson published

Getting entangled in fishing gear can be life-threatening for whales.

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WhaleWatch: New Program Could Help Protect Whales

By Douglas Main published

The program is based on data from hundreds of tagged whales.

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Humpback whale approaches boat in Hawaii

A Whale of a Boat Ride Caught on Video

By Becky Oskin published

Whales get up close and personal with a boatload of tourists.

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A humpback whale breaching.

Spectacular Photo: Humpback Whale Surprises Fishing Trip

By Douglas Main published

A grad student's quest for fish led to a whale sighting.

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Humpback Whale in Antarctic waters.

Humpback Whales Reluctant to Migrate from Antarctica

By Stephanie Pappas published

Massive whales stick around to eat tiny krill.

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Humpback Whale Populations Sing Different Tunes

By Jeanna Bryner published

Their complex songs use deejay-like methods to fade in new tunes.

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Humpback whale calf breaching

More Humpback Whales in North Pacific Than Thought

By Live Science Staff published

New analysis suggests species has rebounded well from whaling.

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Bermuda Triangle to Become Humpback Whale Haven

By Katherine Tweed published

First sanctuary to protect whales along migratory route.

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Whale of a Record: 306 Humpbacks Spotted Near Antarctica

By Andrea Mustain published

Whales feasted on krill buffet, could spell problems in future.

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Amazing Navigation Skills Seen in Humpback Whales

By Charles Q. Choi published

The whales' precision took them only 1 degree off the straight path.

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