SAN JUAN ISLAND, WASHINGTON – It’s an image you often see on paintings and wood carvings – a giant totemic killer whale, with the images of sea creatures and faces artistically contained within the ...

Can a killer whale actually eat a human, or is their fearsome reputation misunderstood? Dive into the surprising science behind orca behavior, their hunting instincts, and whether humans are truly on ...

Whales may be known as gentle giants, but they still have a looming presence as the world’s loudest and largest animals. The Antarctic blue whale can weigh up to 400,000 pounds and stretches to 98 ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, hunt together like wolves. Different groups of killer whales, called pods, specialize in certain types of hunting and the type of food they prefer. Some like fish, ...

A new study reveals how a group of killer whales is able to hunt whale sharks, adding to a growing body of research showing how the whales use intelligence and coordination in impressive ways. Killer ...

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