When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.

While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...

A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is the first to successfully recover from general anesthesia in captivity after a surgery to remove a network of cysts.

While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a ...

Animals SeaWorld San Antonio announces death of beloved orca SeaWorld said Kamea was surrounded by those who loved and cared for her deeply. She was 11 years old.

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A massive killer whale swam deep into Yaquina Bay, hunting alone and stunning onlookers. Here's what we know about T049C — and why he's so well known.

How to Survive continues with more killer whale attacks and survival techniques that helped victims escape. Learn additional expert tactics to stay alive in the ocean. These proven moves increase ...

Whales have hair Although they don’t look furry, whales do have hair, Hodgins says, explaining that some whales and dolphins are born with what look like whiskers on their beaks.