Dwarf sperm whales have an unusual way to protect themselves if they come under attack. When they feel threatened, these tiny whales release their intestinal fluid, turning the water red.

Sperm whales, the largest predators of the ocean, dive deep into the abyss, where no human dares to venture, and face off against the infamous killer whale in an epic battle. Why watch this video ...

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The 44-foot, 77,000-pound male sperm whale died Monday on Venice Beach after becoming beached on a sandbar over the weekend. Crews used two boats, a rope and a crane to move the whale off the shore.

60 Minutes' newest correspondent filed her first report from Dominica where she reported on the threatened population of sperm whales.

Off the Caribbean island of Dominica, Cecilia Vega dove into efforts to create a preserve to protect sperm whales and safeguard them from plastic trash, noise pollution and ship strikes.

In Ireland, a rare sighting of a sperm whale navigating a shallow estuary ended safely, easing conservationists’ fears. Read the stories below. File photo. An endangered baby whale was born ...

The smallest species of whale tricks its predators by gushing gallons of red fluid into the water when under attack.