Earlier this month a small ship was attacked and sank by three orcas off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. The forceful attack ...

Can a killer whale actually eat a human, or is their fearsome reputation misunderstood? Dive into the surprising science ...

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators known for their intelligence and complex social structures. While wild orcas are ...

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive ...

It is unclear if southern resident killer whale J36, also known as Alki, had a stillborn calf or if her female newborn died shortly after birth ...

The reason orca whales have been attacking European ships recently isn’t due to targeted violence, but rather that the enormous mammals consider it a form of recreation, Spanish scientists ...

Experts speculate that orcas may be playing when they ram boats so hard they sink—a phenomenon that’s mostly been documented ...

A large part of orcas' success in hunting comes from their formidable intelligence, allowing them to co-operate in their ...

Apparently even whales enjoy horsing around. The reason orca whales have been attacking European ships recently isn’t due to targeted violence, but rather that the enormous mammals consider it a form ...

Yacht belonging to a Lisbon-based sailing club sank off the coast near Costa da Caparica, after being repeatedly rammed by a ...

Guests of the Mamawata Surf Retreat in Costa Rica witnessed an adult humpback whale and her calf breaching from the water while kayaking in the ocean ...

Researcher Jeremy Kiszka teamed up with a company that makes an app to follow the movements of species at risk. Proceeds from its sale fund the university's marine conservation efforts.