Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are incredibly ...

ALERT BAY, British Columbia — You’re floating in the ocean when a massive killer whale approaches and gently releases a piece of prey right in front of you, then waits to see what you’ll do. It might ...

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.One of the orcas, a juvenile female, “approached a camera I had in the water to ...

Learn about the fatal encounters between two groups of killer whales, bringing the idea of whale cannibalism into question.

Scientists found evidence that killer whales may hunt and eat other killer whales, revealing new insights into how ...

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.