Dubbed "allokelping," it might be a unique cultural phenomenon that's as endangered as the orca population itself ...

The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, “involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact.” ...

For the first time, scientists have recorded wild orcas engaging in "tongue-nibbling" — a rare, intimate social behaviour ...

Orcas, often referred to as "killer whales," have earned their intimidating nickname for a reason. These magnificent ...

Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with ...

A new study suggests killer whales may be inviting humans to share their meals, after documenting over 30 cases across four ...

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

Scientists documented 34 remarkable cases of wild killer whales trying to give food to humans across four oceans over 20 ...

A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of ...

KILLER whales have been spotted giving gifts to humans in “extremely unusual” behaviour, baffled scientists say. Dozens of ...

Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented ...