Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most well-studied marine mammals, captivating the public and scientists alike with their intelligence, strong social bonds and complex behaviors.

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species ...

Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually surprised the scientific community with their intelligence and sophisticated ...

Have you ever considered the social life of the killer whale? Josh McInnes is a marine ecologist. He's spent over a decade studying orcas - their habits, their diets and quirks. What bar do they go to ...

Since 2020, a small group of killer whales off the coasts of Spain and Portugal has been ramming sailboats, targeting their ...

Orcas acted as primary scouts by actively seeking out baleen whales and alerting the whalers by breaching and slapping their tails at the mouth of the river. This 90-year alliance proves that Orcas ...

In Arctic Norway, swimming with wild orcas is a cold, often unnerving experience — yet, for some, it offers surprising ...

Want to experience this story in a different medium? Check out the related documentary or Science Quickly podcast episode. Like many people who visit San Juan Island, I came here for the orcas. This ...