Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” ...

A diver swam alongside a whale shark off the coast of Bohol in the Philippines and got herself filmed. Then another sea giant appeared to ruin the moment.

From an ethical whale shark safari in the Maldives to volunteering with bears in Romania, eco-friendly experiences are the gift that keeps on giving this year.

With its cartilaginous body and cold blood, the whale shark is decidedly not a whale. But this shark is about as long as a humpback and just as gentle. So gentle, in fact, that tours to dive with ...

Over the weekend, a 38-foot-long female gray whale washed ashore at Dockweiler State Beach, prompting an outpouring of grief ...

Harpy eagles are one of the world's most powerful eagles, which can be found in the rainforests of Central and South America.

Imagine a place where summer never fades—a realm of endless turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and unspoiled tranqui ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...