Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the ...

The smallest whale species is the dwarf sperm whale, which is about 7 to 9 feet (2 to 2.7 m) long and weighs between 400 and 600 pounds (181 to 270 kg). Blue whales can eat as much as 6 tons (5.4 ...

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Men with high-quality sperm had a nearly three-year longer life expectancy than men with low-quality sperm in a recent study. Sperm quality is a potential marker for disease or illness.

An undated photo of a group of sperm whales in Alaska waters. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries A federal judge has sentenced Alaskan fisherman Dugan Paul Daniels to six months in federal prison for ...

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In addition, all mammals breathe air and do not have gills. Whales breathe air as well, however, they are able to stay under water for long periods before needing to resurface. The sperm whale can ...