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

Killer whales have been documented offering food provisions to humans swimming near them or in nearby boats. Learn more about ...

A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of ...

By Dean Murray Killer whales appear to be inviting humans for lunch, a new study suggests. The research investigated ...

Killer whales eat a wide range of food as a species, from fish to squid to marine mammals such as seals. But different groups often have specialized diets based on culture.

Some killer whales only eat fish, while others prey on marine mammals. Orca families are highly specialized in their favorite prey, honing their techniques over generations.

While most orcas eat marine mammals and squid, the endangered Southern Resident killer whales only eat fish—primarily Chinook salmon, according to Southern Resident Orca Recovery.

The whale with a salmon on its head was almost assuredly getting enough to eat at the time. “That’s indicative of a well-fed whale. If they’re starving, which they often are, they’re just ...

Two killer whales are hunting great white sharks — to eat their livers. The orcas known as Port and Starboard have killed dozens of sharks off the South African coast with such precision that ...