A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of ...

Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic ... that about 20% of the genetic makeup of southwestern Australian killer whales can be traced back to Antarctic ancestors, ...

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

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

The study highlights that about 20% of the genetic makeup of southwestern Australian killer whales can be traced back to Antarctic ancestors, with gene flow occurring both historically and ...

Researchers using a new drone say they have observed killer whales finding and modifying stalks of kelp to preen each other. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on ...

In 1992, a colleague had returned from a fishing trip in Baja with a story about seeing two killer whales attacking a whale shark. But Ms. Schulman-Janiger was never able to confirm the event.

The study highlights that about 20% of the genetic makeup of southwestern Australian killer whales can be traced back to Antarctic ancestors, with gene flow occurring both historically and ...