Video shows whale body-slam a surfer in Australia
After the "one in a million" encounter, video shows the 55-year-old surfer back on his board, saying, "I just got hit by a whale."
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Whale watchers spot "incredible" white orca
Whale watchers came across an "incredible and rare" orca sighting off the coast of California. Among a pod of killer whales, they saw local favorite Frosty, one of only a handful of leucistic killer whales in the world, according to the Oceanic Society. Experts say leucism causes animals to partially lose their skin's pigmentation, revealing the pale or white coloration.
Coast Guard spots endangered whales off Louisiana
Officers encountered three massive Rice's whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining.
Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales
Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.
Lolita, beloved killer whale who had been in captivity, dies
Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to send her back to her home waters
Identifying individual humpback whales online
The website happywhale.com collects photos that whale watchers take of the tails of humpbacks, helping ID and track specific whales in their travels around the world.
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Death toll rises in Maui wildfires; Ancient fossils of new whale species discovered in Egypt.
Fossil from "tiny" whale, 41 million years old, discovered in Egypt
Scientists identified a new species of whale from 41 million years ago. It's estimated to have been around 8 feet long and weighed about 412 pounds.
Newly discovered ancient whale could be "heaviest animal ever"
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found.
Last of dozens of pilot whales stranded in Australia euthanized
One volunteer said the team "gave our whales one final rub, wished them luck and pushed them in the direction of the open ocean" – but it wasn't enough to save them.
51 pilot whales die as officials race to save dozens of others
Dozens of other pilot whales were saved but ended up re-stranded further down the beach.
Endangered whale species closer to extinction than previously thought
Only a few dozen North Atlantic Right Whales are able to actively reproduce, as many of the animals continue to be found dead or seriously injured – many of them babies and females.
78 whales killed in front of cruise ship passengers
The cruise ship arrived at the Faroe Islands as 78 whales were killed as part of a hunt.
U.K. says Russia "likely" training dolphins to "counter enemy divers"
The latest bulletin from British military intelligence on the Ukraine war says Russia appears to be training combat dolphins in occupied Crimea.
Killer whales spotted in rare sighting in New England waters
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are "always unusual to see" in New England waters. A pod was spotted swimming together.
"Ultra rare" pod of endangered sperm whales spotted in California
"This is something that might happen once a year if you are lucky," the marine tour company that saw the sperm whale trio said.
Boat captain says orcas know "what they are doing" after 2nd ambush
Video of the captain's latest encounters shows orcas "biting off both rudders" of his yacht, with one of the whales seen swimming around with a piece of the rudder in its mouth.
"Russian spy" whale surfaces off Sweden, fueling more guesswork
"It could be hormones driving him to find a mate. Or it could be loneliness," one marine biologist said of the wayward Beluga.
Killer whales are ramming into boats along Spain and Portugal's coasts
Reported incidents of orcas ramming into boats, including yachts and sailboats near the Spanish and Portuguese coast have tripled in the last two years, according to data released by GTOA, a group that researches orcas in the region.
Marine sanctuary to protect sperm whales
Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.
CD collection shaped Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor of 3 orchestras
Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the man behind major orchestras in New York City, Philadelphia and Montreal, is reshaping the world of classical music. He tells Jon Wertheim about one unlikely source of his inspiration.
Sneak peek: Cecilia Vega's first 60 Minutes report
Award-winning journalist Cecilia Vega headed for the Caribbean island of Dominica for her first assignment as a 60 Minutes correspondent. Get a preview of her report on the effort to protect sperm whales.
Whale without a tail spotted near California
A gray whale with a missing tail was spotted off the coast of California, whale watchers say. The whale was swimming at a normal pace – about 3 miles per hour – near Newport Beach, meaning it has adapted to be able to swim without its tail.
Deal reached to return the orca Lolita to "home waters" after over 50 years
Officials announced plans on Thursday to transfer the orca, now 57, from the Miami Seaquarium to "home waters" in the Pacific Northwest.
Protecting the Planet: Our impact on animals
In this episode of “Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores how animals are being affected by climate change and human-created pollution in their habitats.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Hurricane Erin, first of Atlantic season, strengthens to Cat 5
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
U.S. to more heavily scrutinize "good moral character" citizenship requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
White House says National Guard members deployed to D.C. "may be armed"
A White House spokesperson told CBS News that while deployed National Guard members "may be armed," they will not make arrests.
Israel prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza amid protest over war
The Israeli military body in charge of humanitarian aid to Gaza said the supply of tents and other shelter equipment to the territory would resume on Sunday ahead of the mass movement of Palestinians to the south.
Canada government forces Air Canada, flight attendants into arbitration
Air Canada had suspended all operations after more than 10,000 of the airline's flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed
West Virginia to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to D.C.
The move comes as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
Thieves steal $2 million in jewelry from Seattle store in 90 seconds
The thieves were armed with bear spray and a Taser, and shattered the building's glass doors before ransacking display cases.
Man rescued after 2 days trapped behind a California waterfall
Ryan Wardwell of California planned to rappel down waterfalls known as the Seven Teacups on Sunday, officials said.