This grey-black to blackish-brown shrew with a pointed, down-drooping nose averages 147-157 mm (5.8-6.2 in) in length, and is the longest of the Adirondack shrews. It weighs 10-17 g (0.35-0.60 oz), ...

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) skeleton at the UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Photo by William Gearty. It’s summertime and you’re sweating from the heat and humidity. You jump in ...

Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for swimming and survival. They are crucial for maintaining healthy marine and river ...

No one is certain why marine mammals like whales, sea cows and leopard seals are so big. To date, the best guess is that without the great tug of gravity, marine mammals could simply swell up to ...