These 'boat attacks' came to scientists' attention, and they inferred that the orcas' true intention was to play a game.

Scientists have discovered five previously undocumented per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals ...

A new warning has been issued after two boats were attacked by a pair of killer whales off the coast of Spain. A Spanish ...

A marine park show took a tragic turn when a killer whale suddenly attacked its trainer. This documentary reveals the harrowing events of that day, exploring the relationship between humans and ...

The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from below, a study finds Kelsey Williamson Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the ...

ALASKA -- 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 ...

Primates, birds, and elephants are all known to make tools, but examples of tool use among marine animals are much more limited. Reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on June 23, a team ...

SEATTLE — The newest member in the J Pod of the Southern Resident killer whales, calf J62, has been confirmed as a female by the Center for Whale Research. A team was sent to Snug Harbor on Feb. 8 ...

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 ...