Scientists made an incredible discovery last year: a small, "unique" group of baleen whales in the Gulf of Mexico that make up an entirely new species. The whales — up to 60,000 pounds each ...

According to NOAA, the Bryde’s whale is “perhaps the only baleen whale that regular inhabits the Gulf of Mexico,” but researchers will tell you they are still a pretty rare sight.

A new species of whale has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico — but scientists warn the animal is critically endangered. The newly-identified species of baleen whale has been dubbed &#8220… ...

Unfortunately, the Rice’s whale is severely endangered. Scientists estimate around 33 of these whales left on the planet. Most are concentrated in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

A Bryde's whale breaching in the Gulf of California A small group of whales living in the Gulf of Mexico belong to a new species that has remained undetected for millennia. There are fewer than ...

Rice’s whale is the only year-round resident baleen whale in the northern Gulf of Mexico. At an estimated population size of only 51 animals, it is one of the world’s most endangered baleen ...

An imposing Bryde's whale skeleton is displayed outside an aquarium. Visitors were stunned to find the 55ft massive whale ...

NOAA aims to protect waters in the Gulf of Mexico for a rare whale Showing a low-resolution version of the map. Make sure your browser supports WebGL to see the full version.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After decades of research, a new species of whale has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discovered that ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After decades of research, a new species of whale has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discovered that ...

Unfortunately, the Rice’s whale is severely endangered. Scientists estimate around 33 of them are left on the planet. Most are concentrated in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

Posted: Feb 5, 2021 / 03:39 PM EST Updated: Feb 5, 2021 / 03:40 PM EST MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After decades of research, a new species of whale has been discovered in the Gulf of Mexico.