Marine Mammals

Celebrity Profiles

The phrase Timmy whale rescue refers to a widely shared story about a young individual named Timmy who helped save a stranded or injured whale. This evergreen explainer breaks d...

Animals & Wildlife

Seal deaths refer to the number of seals that die each year from natural and human-driven causes, including disease, bycatch, habitat loss, and climate change. Understanding the...

Animal Biology

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) produce sperm within their massive heads as part of their reproductive biology, but precise, population-level measurements of how much sper...

wildlife-health

A rabid sea lion carries rabies virus in its nervous system and saliva, which impairs normal behavior and can increase the risk of exposure through bites or scratches. Rabies is...

animal-behavior

Sea lions are generally not inclined to attack humans, but they can behave aggressively when surprised, habituated, or competing for food. Males defend territories during breedi...

wildlife-behavior

Seal surfing describes the behavior sometimes observed when seals ride the face or shoulder of waves, either near shore or farther out at sea. It is not a formal technical term...

marine mammals

Huge sea lions refer to the largest members of the family Otariidae, notably the California sea lion and the Steller sea lion, with males reaching impressive sizes and weights....

marine mammals

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators, yet serious injuries to humans from wild animals remain rare. Most documented encounters show that, while capable of powerful bites...

Animal Behavior & Wildlife

Sea lions can appear bold or curious near coasts and docks, and certain behaviors may be interpreted as aggressive. This profile explains what drives seemingly aggressive displa...

Animals & Wildlife

A young seal singer is a juvenile harbor or grey seal that vocalizes regularly while nursing, resting, or interacting with caregivers in coastal habitats and managed care facili...