The blue whale holds the title as the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth. This video explores how big blue whales can grow, how they survive in the ocean, and what makes them such ...

The largest animal that has ever lived is not a dinosaur from Yore but a living mammal that still crosses our oceans. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

The blue whale is Earth’s largest animal, reaching up to 100 feet and weighing nearly 200 tons. These marine giants sustain themselves on krill and consume up to four tons daily. Despite their massive ...

You think the blue whale is the largest creature on Earth? Think again. In this video, we dive into the strange truth about the world’s biggest living organism — and it’s not something you can see all ...

Its appetite hinges on nutrient-rich krill swarms, so climate shifts that shrink krill threaten energy reserves and migration. Read on to discover the 12-inch-thick throat muscles and a 90-second gulp ...