Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence of tool-making by marine mammals.

The whales use quick body movements to tear pieces of bull kelp for use as tools, perhaps the first known toolmaking by a marine mammal.

Environment Huge solitary killer whale draws attention on Oregon coast (photos) Published: Jun. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m. 8 1/8 Lone bull killer whale, T049C, visits Newport ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most powerful and intelligent predators in the ocean, earning their reputation as superpredators capable of hunting both whales and sharks.

The sighting of a baby killer whale in British Columbia has given researchers a sign of hope for the endangered species, according to the Center for Whale Research.

A new Southern Resident killer whale calf, J-63, was seen with first-time mom J-40 near Washington in the Salish Sea. Every birth is crucial for survival.

A new Southern Resident killer whale calf, J-63, was seen with first-time mom J-40 near Washington in the Salish Sea. Every birth is crucial for survival.

Others were just as amazed. @atalk84 shared, "These look like false killer whales to me they don’t have any white spots at all." @Daystar said, "Albino animals symbolize purity.

Posted: Apr 6, 2025 / 06:16 AM CDT Updated: Apr 6, 2025 / 02:26 PM CDT HONOLULU (KHON) — Whale watchers around Hawaii are crossing their fingers for another glimpse of what could be an albino whale.

Potential albino pygmy killer whale spotted in West Oahu by: Alina Lee Posted: Mar 31, 2025 / 06:15 PM HST Updated: Apr 1, 2025 / 12:21 PM HST ...