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

"Urgent and bold action" is needed to save the endangered southern resident killer whales from extinction “before it’s too ...

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

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The killer smooch was caught on camera by scientists during a snorkelling trip in northern Norway. The tender interaction ...

THIS is the astonishing moment a pair of orcas was spotted kissing – with tongues – for the first time ever in the wild. The ...

Prior to this instance, the “tongue-nibbling” had only been observed a handful of times in captivity. First seen in captive ...

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

For the first time, orcas have been seen making and using tools out of seaweed. The reason? Most likely as a form of social ...

Killer whales can be found in all oceans, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, although most are located in Antarctica, Norway, and Alaska due to the colder waters.

Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic diversity despite having low population densities, as a result of genetic mixing, which plays a crucial role in their survival and ...