Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually surprised the scientific community with their intelligence and sophisticated ...

Scientists have recorded the wild orcas engaging in "tongue-nibbling" — a social behavior similar to "making out" or French kissing — for the first time ever. Details on the documentation of this rare ...

SEATTLE — The endangered killer whales of the Pacific Northwest live very different lives from orcas in captivity. They swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers) a day in pursuit of salmon, instead of ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

The Natural History Museum is taking a plunge into the realm of these powerful animals via a large-scale exhibition, one that ...

EASTSOUND, Wash. (AP) — Once again, an endangered orca in Washington state has been seen carrying her dead newborn calf in an apparent effort to revive it. Researchers with the Center for Whale ...