The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, "involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact." ...

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

Killer whales continue to surprise us. Earlier this month, we learned that the largest members of the dolphin family use kelp ...

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

Whales observed in Salish Sea off western North America Behaviour is a rare instance of tool use by marine mammals It may ...

Lolita the killer whale dies after 5 decades of captivity 06:07. MIAMI-- Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to ...

Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually ...

Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented ...

Lolita, an orca whale who served as a main attraction at the Miami Seaquarium, died Friday just as plans were in motion to free her from five decades of captivity.. In social media posts, the ...

The killer whale Kayla performs at SeaWorld Orlando in 2011. Columnist says that the recent death of an orca at a Miami aquarium after 53 years in captivity has accelerated global efforts to ...