Transient killer whales — including a calf — were spotted swimming out of the Yaquina River. Photographer Jaklyn Larsen has already documented three sightings this year, including the well ...

A killer whale has become a first-time mom after a peachy-orange calf was spotted swimming with her off Washington, a whale watching group said.

Two killer whales have killed dozens — if not hundreds — of sharks, including the vaunted great whites, with an ease that has stunned marine biologists.

Some whales sing low enough to be ’acoustically invisible’ to killer whales: research 'I think the astonishing thing for me is that you can have animals that produce some of the loudest sounds ...

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves ...

A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.

Killer whales themselves can grow to be up to 26 ft long (8 m) and weigh in excess of 6 tons. Whale sharks are filter feeders, which means they have large mouths with which to eat plankton and ...

Several killer whale calves were spotted “playing” with prey along Monterey Bay last weekend, enthralling wildlife photographers lucky enough to capture the sight and share it on social media.

The ocean is home to some of the planet's largest and most incredible creatures. Yet, many of these giant beings remain hidden from human sight, making it easy to forget they exist. We often overlook ...

Male walruses are known as "bulls." They can weigh up to 4,400 pounds and are over 10 feet in length. They are also known for ...

What do killer whales eat? Killer whales, also called orcas, are social predators who hunt as a team in “pods.” Their diet depends on where they live, but they hunt for fish, squid, walruses ...

Furthermore, killer whales often live in communities with their own rituals, which get passed down from one generation to the next through social learning.