When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.

These incidents, documented across four different oceans, saw orcas approaching humans on boats, in the water, and even standing on shore, offering a variety of items such as fish, mammals, birds, ...

The report recommends ensuring the orcas have "priority access" to early-season chinook in the Fraser River through fishing closures. It also calls on government to identify seasonal and annual prey ...

NOAA Fisheries is monitoring the situation. Scientists raise red flags after observing concerning new whale behavior: 'We're ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans.

The name “Moby Dick” originated from a real whale, “Mocha Dick.” Dick and Tom were both fairly common names that sailors would give to whales they happened to come across on their travels. Whales’ ...

Orcas, better known as killer whales, sit atop the aquatic food chain as one of the most lethal apex predators on Earth.