New research in the Strait of Gibraltar captured dozens of vocalizations from an endangered subpopulation of killer whales ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Why it matters: The findings ...

Whale researchers on Saturday spotted orcas that are part of the endangered Southern Resident pod. They’re back in Puget Sound, for the first time since April. Observers say the whales are members of ...

Sightings of Antarctic orcas in Australian waters are very rare. A tour group in WA saw what appeared to be a pod of ...

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.One of the orcas, a juvenile female, “approached a camera I had in the water to ...