Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their ...

There are five types of killer whale in Antarctica, but only three found in these waters, near the peninsula south of South ...

While fishing off the coast of Honduras in 2023, a group of anglers stumbled upon a rare sight: a pod of orcas hunting down a ...

The mother orca, known as Tahlequah or J35, has been seen carrying the body of the deceased female calf since Wednesday, the Washington state-based Center for Whale Research said in a Facebook ...

The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some bowhead whales live for over 200 years. That's older than many countries' ...

Orcas, or killer whales, also adopted a bizarre behavior ... Known for their advanced hunting strategies, orca pods display exceptional teamwork, planning, and foresight when taking down prey.

During their time at sea, plenty of discoveries were made. They recorded audio of killer whales’ communication during hunting for the first time. Drones were used to capture new angles of the ...

Garroway said that during the multi-year research period, the team heard northern indigenous people express concern about the presence of migrating killer whales hunting for food that is crucial ...

After consulting with federal authorities, rescuers decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize the animal.

“I was definitely surprised by how close the killer whales were to the anglers ... appeared to have taken part in a “cooperative hunting strategy” — which can be deployed to help ...