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

While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

A well-known male killer whale was spotted June 9 traveling alone through Yaquina Bay and along the central Oregon coast, drawing attention from researchers, photographers and onlookers as he ...

An exceptionally rare sighting of two orcas, also known as killer whales, has been confirmed in Cornish waters ...

In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...

Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern ...

(Reuters) -Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication. New research provides fresh evidence for this, documenting ...

Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern resident” killer ...

Daniel Bianchetta Monterey Bay Whale Watch Killer whales are highly social ocean predators that live and travel in groups, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...