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

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

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

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

ORCAs, the ultimate ocean predators, are capable of hunting the largest animals on Earth, including blue whales and elephant ...

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...

Sydney’s harbor becomes a humpback highway in winter as the whales migrate from feeding grounds in Antarctica to breeding areas off Australia’s coast. Whale watchers are spoiled for sightings ...

Killer whales, renowned for their intelligence and complex social behaviors, are now observed using seaweed as grooming tools. This discovery provides new insights into their sophisticated behavior, ...

We were amazed when we first noticed this behavior,” said Michael Weiss, research director at the Center for Whale Research in the U.S. state of Washington. What started as a puzzling observation in ...

Killer whales turn kelp stalks into tools that they use to groom each other while cleaning their own skin, too, observations suggest. Michael Weiss at the Center for Whale Research in Friday ...

Killer whales exhibit tool use by grooming with seaweed, demonstrating their intelligence and social structures. Meanwhile, Europe's satellite venture faces delays and debates. Under Project Bromo, ...