Still, he wrote, “I doubt that killer whales can thrive in captivity.” Hanne Strager, a biologist and co-founder of the Whale Center in Andenes, Norway, compares releasing captive-born orcas into the ...

A well-known male killer whale was spotted June 9 traveling alone through Yaquina Bay and along the central Oregon coast, drawing attention from researchers, photographers and onlookers as he ...

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Dubbed "allokelping," it might be a unique cultural phenomenon that's as endangered as the orca population itself ...

In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...

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

Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern ...

(Reuters) -Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication. New research provides fresh evidence for this, documenting ...

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Daniel Bianchetta Monterey Bay Whale Watch Killer whales are highly social ocean predators that live and travel in groups, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...