While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...

Judging by the postbag, and comments I received, many of you agreed with me that we're too soft on crime.This week's dispatch ...

We were amazed when we first noticed this behavior,” said Michael Weiss, research director at the Center for Whale Research in the U.S. state of Washington. What started as a puzzling observation in ...

From wearing salmon hats to sinking yachts and some impressive marine tool use, orcas can really do it all. Now it seems that ...

No other whale exhibits such a diverse array of specialized behaviors, cognitive abilities, and social structures. Whether deliberately beaching themselves to hunt, communicating with unique dialects, ...

Killer whale sculptures at the Alaskan Adventure exhibit at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Sculptor Matthew Placzek, center, speaks with project manager Joe Bohunis, left, as work continues at ...

"This is J40’s first known calf and the fourth born into the Southern Resident killer whale population in the past 12 months - a sign of hope for this endangered community," the Facebook post read.

A killer whale has become a first-time mom after a peachy-orange calf was spotted swimming with her off Washington, a whale watching group said. The baby orca was discovered March 20 in the Salish ...

A killer whale has become a first-time mom after a peachy-orange calf was spotted swimming with her off Washington, a whale watching group said. The baby orca was discovered March 20 in the Salish ...

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves ...

A Pygmy killer whale — rarely seen in the shallow waters that surround the Florida Keys — was found injured, sick and stranded just off a beach in the island chain on Sunday, a local marine ...