The Antarctic blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus ssp. Intermedia) is the largest animal on the planet, but it is critically endangered. WWF is working to protect blue whale habitat, and a remarkable ...

Blue whales — the largest animals on Earth — aren't singing as much anymore, and that's got scientists concerned. A study published in PLOS analyzing six years’ worth of acoustic data collected from ...

The Ocean Monarch – The blue whale remains Earth’s largest animal — up to 100 feet long and weighing 200 tonnes of pure majesty. The Unstoppable Giant – Built like a walking fortress, Dreadnoughtus ...

Ever wondered which animal is the biggest creature on Earth? The blue whale is the most massive animal in the world! Learn all about this amazing giant of the seas in this fascinating video packed ...

Most people size up animals by how tall they stand or how long they stretch, but weight tells a different story. Measuring by mass alone reveals which creatures carry the most bulk. If you're curious ...

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There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While today's blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales.

The Earth has been home to some truly colossal creatures, and among the giants that have roamed our planet since time ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — There could be a new ...