Killer whales, also known as orcas, are easily recognized by their stunning black and white appearance. These huge animals can reach up to 26 feet long and are actually the largest members of the ...

Orca pods are led by the founding matriarch, and Similä thinks these “wise mothers” teach their calves to avoid fishing boats ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Along remote coastlines, killer whale parents teach their young how to intentionally beach ...

For the first time, scientists have witnessed marine animals making and using tools. A team of scientists from the University of Exeter and the Center for Whale Research (CWR) said on June 23, 2025, ...

Hunting killer whales always eat the animals they kill, typically leaving behind only a few low-energy parts, such as fins. "Also, if it was just aggression, they wouldn't bother to tear off the fin," ...

Kayla Partridge was on a small boat with family and friends Sunday when they were suddenly part of an exceptionally rare encounter with a lone killer whale off southern Cape Breton. “We were just kind ...