Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review ...

KILLER whales have been spotted giving gifts to humans in “extremely unusual” behaviour, baffled scientists say. Dozens of instances of orcas approaching humans with offerings have ...

To start a kelp-based grooming session, an orca places the bull kelp stipe on its face and nuzzles against another killer ...

Researchers examining 20 years of data on orca sightings have discovered a worrying trend linked to the receding ice, according to a study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. What's ...

It’s no surprise that parenthood can be demanding and sacrifices are often made for the sake of offspring. But for female killer whales, the role can be particularly challenging.

Kamea, a killer whale born into captivity in SeaWorld San Antonio, has died after contracting an undisclosed illness, the ...

Killer whale punts a sea lion 20 feet in the air to show calf how it’s done. A killer whale calf that is several months old swims with an adult in its pod during a hunting session.

The killer whale, reportedly a juvenile at 13 years old, was stranded for around six hours, according to onlookers, who desperately strived to keep the animal wet.

The orca would star in a feature film, “Namu the Killer Whale,” shot near Bremerton. (Footage courtesy of Ted Griffin) Visitors and the press were crazy for the story of Griffin and Namu.

An orca that became stranded on a rocky beach in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, Thursday morning was freed with the help of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and sailors ...

One killer whale followed the otter, heading straight for Dornellas’ boat. In the video, the otter jumps out of the water and onto the back of the boat. The orca swims past.