Killer whales, or orcas, have long been recognized as some of the most intelligent creatures in the ocean. Known for their hunting prowess, intricate social hierarchies, and unique communication ...

Experts say the whales seem to learn to play with boats from a young age. "Believe me: if they wanted to sink the boats, they ...

ANTIBES, France -- In what they call a world first, researchers in Europe say they've taught an orca whale to successfully imitate a variety of sounds, including calls made by other animal species and ...

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 ...

Orca attacks on boats are a recent, puzzling phenomenon.Proposed theories include play, stress, learned behaviour, or ...

Horny orca Keijo, 11, is being manually stimulated after he reached adolescence with trainers hoping the move will avoid him ...

An endangered Pacific Northwest orca that made global headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf for over two weeks is doing so once again following the death of her new calf, in another sign of ...

WASHINGTON (TND) — Six sea otters were found in the belly of a dead orca, while a seventh was stuck in the animal's throat, according to a newly released study. Aquatic Mammals, a peer-reviewed ...