New research reveals that orcas around the island of Hokkaido can be split into two distinct forms, offering conservationists ...

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 ...

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.

When observing killer whales, there are some typical things one may expect to see. You may see them communicating with one ...

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations called ecotypes. Each ecotype indicates an ecological specialization with its ...

The award-winning documentary "Blackfish" clearly showed that captive killer whales (orcas) live horrific lives. They are routinely mistreated, forced to breed, and forced to perform stupid and ...

If you would call yourself a thalassophile (someone who loves the ocean), chances are you've been whale watching a time or two, or that experience tops your bucket list. It's amazing to see the huge ...

Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern resident” killer ...

LĀNA‘I, Hawai‘i (Island News) -- A heartbreaking discovery off Lāna‘i this week. Researchers with Cascadia Research Collective found an endangered false killer whale severely entangled in marine ...

Kamea, 11, a female killer whale born into captivity in SeaWorld San Antonio, has died after contracting an unknown illness, the park said Thursday Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at ...