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

A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is the first to successfully recover from general anesthesia in captivity after a surgery to remove a network of cysts.

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

I’ve been conducting raptor surveys by vehicle along Washington’s coastal beaches. Completed with a host of volunteers, the ...

This shared activity, which was captured using drone footage, is notable because it is the first time scientists have observed orcas using tools for the benefit of mutual grooming. How much do you ...

Killer whales may have lower reproduction rates and higher death rates if there is insufficient prey. The post Orca Lifespan: How Long Do Orcas Live? appeared first on A-Z Animals.

UNCW’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program is celebrating the sighting of an orca named ‘Old Tom’ off the coast of North Carolina this year—but it’s also sounding the alarm about the status of the North ...

The black and peachy-orange orca calf was seen swimming with, Sedna, a descendant of one of the Budd Inlet Six. Tom Filipovic / Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours / Pacific Whale Watch Association ...

A 14-year-old Bigg’s killer whale is now a mom after a baby orca was recently spotted March in the Salish Sea swimming with her, group says.