Whale watchers in Madeira captured the astonishing moment orcas took down the deep-diving marine mammal. The predatory ...

Researchers and tourists on board two vessels captured a rare event of a single killer whale, also known as an orca whale, attacking a juvenile white shark and killing it in under 2 minutes. The video ...

A killer whale in Exmouth has put on an unforgettable display for a lucky group of tourists. The male orca known as Augie performed for the crowd last Saturday, proving a winner among photographers.

The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from below, a study finds Kelsey Williamson Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the ...

When Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales visit San Diego waters via Mexico, it’s always exciting for observers. For starters, the ETPs visit primarily to hunt common dolphins. These predation ...

Whales observed in Salish Sea off western North America Behavior is a rare instance of tool use by marine mammals It may promote skin health and strengthen social bonds June 24 (Reuters) - Killer ...

A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head earlier this fall near the coastline in Washington state, surprising scientists and intriguing orca watchers. The critically endangered ...

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice. In a remote ...

A California lawmaker announced a bill Friday that, if approved, would change orca protection laws and end killer whale performances at SeaWorld San Diego. Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D) proposed the ...

Expert trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, was dragged underwater and drowned Wednesday. Feb. 25, 2010— -- The casual swing of a ponytail was likely what caused a killer whale in Orlando's SeaWorld to ...

An orca who made headlines in 2018 after she carried her dead calf for more than two weeks was again spotted carrying the body of her newborn, just days after researchers confirmed she'd given birth.