Deep in the Pacific, humans have tracked a mysterious whale’s call for decades—but no other whale seems to respond. And now, we might be running out of time to find the source.

From the fin whale and albatross to the gecko, populations are drawing back from the brink of extinction—thanks to intensive conservation efforts. By Mónica Serrano and Ryan Williams 2 min read ...

With an end to commercial whaling, fin whale populations are thought to be in recovery, and the species is now considered vulnerable by the IUCN. However, there is a lack of information on ...

given the conservation status of the sperm whale and the fin whale in the Mediterranean, countries are urged to address these threats, with particular attention to populations in endangered and ...

The fin whale - known as the "greyhound of the sea" for their speed - is the world's second-largest animal after the blue whale. It is the second one to wash up in Cornwall this year.

Japan said its recent stock surveys confirmed a sufficient recovery of fin whale populations in the North Pacific. Officials said 30 of the whales — half of the quota of 60 — were caught this ...