The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.

Experts say Southern Resident Orca “Ocean Sun” will soon turn 100 years old and is considered the oldest orca in the world.

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It may seem like a complete contradiction, but evolution can sometimes also mean involution. This is the case for two marine ...

The same whale that made world headlines in 2018 for pushing her dead newborn calf around for 17 days, has now spent at least nine days doing the same with her calf that died around New Year's Eve.

Activists have also pointed out worrying signs of physical issues with the beautiful orca. Kshamenk's dorsal fin - which sits on his back - has collapsed which is uncommon in wild orcas.

Behind me, I hear a rush of breath—the sound of a killer whale expelling air from their ... We wait, watching for the thrill of a dorsal fin breaking the dark water. As we travel onwards ...

A huge fin was spotted just off the coast of Cornwall, swimming in UK waters. The fin was caught on video and sparked fears a killer whale could be lurking off the coast. Footage filmed by Bluefin ...

Captive killer whales are already controversial given their decreased life span and the widespread dorsal fin collapse among males. Likewise, criticism often points to the fact that they're kept ...

Brittany Ferries and Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) Ireland have launched a whale and dolphin spotting app.

Issues manifest in a variety of ways including: self-harm, depression, physical deformities (e.g. the bending of the dorsal fin) due to lack of movement, and, perhaps most famously, aggression towards ...