In the animal kingdom, rulers come in all shapes and sizes. As far as these species are concerned, females are the leaders of their packs.

From 1961 until its apparent closure in 2025, this marine park near the iconic Niagara Falls has had a controversial yet ...

Killer whales have been native to the North Sea near Shetland and Orkney for a long time, but they’ve never made it this far south before. It’s for that reason that experts are sending those about to ...

Something special is happening at the OrcaLab research station. The founders are passing the torch and a new generation is stepping up.

Killer whales, also known as orcas, are easily recognized by their stunning black and white appearance. These huge animals can reach up to 26 feet long and are actually the largest members of the ...

When the film “Free Willy” captured hearts worldwide in 1993, few viewers realized they were watching a real orca with his own remarkable story. Behind the cinematic tale of a boy helping a captive ...

For the first time ever, a pair of orcas have been spotted making out in the wild. The amorous pair was observed nibbling each other's tongues during a snorkeling expedition in the Kvænangen ...

The average orca lifespan is between 30-50 years in the wild. In captivity, their lifespan has been averaged between 10-45 years. Orcas kept in captivity are thought to live shorter lives than ...

Killer whales have joined the rare club of animals that can make and use tools, for the first time being observed crafting a kind of brush out of kelp and then using it on fellow pod members.

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.

The Colts owner pledged millions to bring a Puget Sound orca living in captivity in Miami back to the Salish Sea to spend the rest of her days.