THIS is the astonishing moment a pair of orcas was spotted kissing – with tongues – for the first time ever in the wild. The ...

Orcas are brilliant creatures. Their brains are highly developed when it comes to problem-solving skills, cognition, and ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are one of the ocean’s most powerful apex predators. With their striking black and white coloring, impressive hunting skills, and adaptability, they dominate the ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social of marine mammals. They live in tight-knit pods ...

"These weren't mistakes," says researcher Jared Towers. "They weren't like the killer whales accidentally dropped the food.

Researchers have documented orcas dropping prey and other marine life in front of humans, as if offering us food. The orcas' ...

The rare and awe-inspiring gestures were documented off the coasts of B.C., California, New Zealand and Norway. Researchers say their new study is the first documentation of these kinds of gestures by ...

Once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 Southern Resident killer whales left in Washington state's Puget Sound.

Researchers documented 34 instances of purported prey-sharing behavior, which suggests orcas may be altruistic and capable of ...

A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a ...

Killer wh ales appear to be inviting humans for lunch, a new study suggests. The research investigated unusual occurrences of ...