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

A pod of 60 to 80 killer whales rarely seen by researchers, was spotted Thursday by Whale Watchers out in Monterey Bay.They're called "offshore" orcas, and scientists say they haven't been seen ...

J35, a southern resident killer whale also known as Tahlequah ... "We have confirmation of another new calf in J pod, but sadly, this was combined with the devastating news that J61 has not ...

Footage shows the mysterious killer whales patrolling a submarine canyon off Monterey, Ca. “There were fins everywhere we looked.” ...

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 ...

ALSO SEE: J pod orca who pushed dead calf for 1,000 ... Washington is also home to Bigg’s, or transient killer whales, which are subject to a 200-yard buffer under federal law.

A killer whale mom, who shot to fame after she ... As of December 2023, the J-pod of whales had 75 members, according to research that dates back to the 1970s.

Researchers said J35, also known as Tahlequah, was spotted Jan. 10 in Haro Strait off San Juan Island with the body of her ...

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

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