Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

Killer Whale. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK. A comparison of pigmentation features among North Atlantic killer whale (Orcinus orca) populations. Royal Society Open Science.

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from OrcinUS: Orca Pod Rescue Explore the sea and save the killer whales in this "Endless Swimmer" game. Discover unique biomes, orcas, powerups, and more ...

The tiny animal didn't have a white spot near its eye like orcas (Orcinus orca) do and, as it turned out, wasn't even from the same species.

Approving two proposed killer whale species could transform how they're conserved. It would also turn a new page in one of the strangest chapters in marine mammal history.

It was an orca-versus-dolphin matchup, and the dolphin didn’t stand a chance. In coastal waters near Chile in 2023, a massive female killer whale walloped the much smaller dolphin, sending it ...

Bigg's killer whales spend more time along the coast, but they have been known to come into Puget Sound, too. Up until now, all orcas worldwide have been considered the same species, Orcinus Orca.

It was an orca-versus-dolphin matchup, and the dolphin didn’t stand a chance. In coastal waters near Chile in 2023, a massive female killer whale walloped the much smaller dolphin, sending it ...

The attacks started suddenly and inexplicably in the spring of 2020 — pods of endangered killer whales began ramming yachts and fishing boats in European waters, pushing some off course and ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, have captivated humans for thousands of years. Their striking appearance and playful intelligence has inspired myths, blockbuster films, memes, and a host of ...