Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

Blue whales are not only the largest animal on earth today but the largest known animal ever to have lived on earth. The largest blue whale ever recorded weighed over 199 tons. Even average-sized blue ...

In the vast Pacific Ocean, whale sharks—often referred to as ocean giants—can reach lengths of up to 60 feet, as highlighted by a recent article on Animals Around the Globe, making them one of the ...