Haight listed several popular viewpoints in Pierce County for seeing the whales: ...

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

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

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review ...

Efforts to save the Northwest’s endangered orcas are not working on either side of the U.S.-Canada border, according to an ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they have theory of mind and engage in altruism – even across species ...

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues ...

Orcas, often referred to as "killer whales," have earned their intimidating nickname for a reason. These magnificent creatures, despite their beauty, are one of the most feared predators of the ocean.

"Orcas often share food with each other—it's a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other.

A rare encounter was caught on camera off the Big Island when two massive killer whales — also known as orcas — swam right up ...

Footage released by animal activist groups show the orcas Wikie, 23, and her 11-year-old son Keijo swimming aimlessly around the abandoned park.

O rcas are easily recognized by their jet-black bodies punctuated with striking white markings, most notably the “eye patch” on their head, which makes them appear like an ominous masked supervillain.