Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

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 ...

A U.S.-based research team has documented a rare glimpse of Bigg's killer whales engaging in some unusual behaviour, ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on ...

Researchers identified two ecologically distinct communities of transient killer whales along the West Coast, each with unique hunting behaviors, habitats, and social networks.

Who Would Win? Here's the complete, detailed comparison of both apex predators, where we'll witness the Great White Shark's raw power against the Orca's massive size and killer teamwork. Find out who ...

Park has no plans to euthanize killer whale linked to deaths of 3 people. Feb. 25, 2010— -- SeaWorld has no plans to euthanize the killer whale that dragged a trainer to her death Wednesday, and ...

Killer whales trapped under ice in a remote Quebec village have reached safety. Jan. 10, 2013— -- The killer whales trapped under ice near a remote Quebec village reached safety today after the ...

So many people had shown up that Oregon State Police and other officials were asking people to avoid the area.