Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators.

Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Scientists have classified orcas as “data deficient” on conservation lists. These are the questions that keep them up at night. These killer whales seen off the continental shelf of northeastern New ...

In a new sign of toolmaking in marine mammals, orcas in the Pacific Northwest were recorded rubbing stalks of kelp against each other’s bodies, a study shows. By Jacey Fortin A hundred feet or more ...

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.

Step aside, primates and crows. Thanks to new drone footage, killer whales have joined an exclusive club: the short list of animals that make and use tools. Scientists have discovered that southern ...