ALERT BAY, British Columbia — You’re floating in the ocean when a massive killer whale approaches and gently releases a piece of prey right in front of you, then waits to see what you’ll do. It might ...

A killer whale in Monterey Bay, Calif. 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 ...

Several killer whale calves were spotted “playing” with prey along Monterey Bay last weekend, enthralling wildlife photographers lucky enough to capture the sight and share it on social media. The ...

On a recent sunny Friday in Juneau, Lindsey Bloom was eager to get outside and enjoy the spring weather. “I was like ‘Okay, I’m just going to go for a little paddleboard. I’m gonna just watch the sun ...

For the first time, the birth of an orca has been caught on camera. The first-of-its-kind event unfolded on November 2, 2025, in the waters off the coast of Skjervøy in Northern Norway. At least six ...

An incredibly rare albino orca was caught on camera leaping out of the ocean, leaving an impassioned wildlife photographer “shaking with excitement.” Japanese freelance photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa ...

An orca was seen balancing a salmon on its head in coastal waters in Washington state. Orcas were previously observed doing the same thing in the 1980s. It’s not clear what the behavior means.