The recent discovery of a fossilized whale bone, curiously adorned with barnacles, has furnished scientists with a unique window into the migratory patterns of these aquatic giants from a bygone era.

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Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too. Whales will roll around in sandy, shallow bay areas to ...

• Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) can live for 80 or 90 years and are found in oceans worldwide, including near-shore waters. • Humpback whales can be identified by a unique pattern on the ...