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

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange. She closed her mouth, paused, apparently watching for Towers’ reaction and hung ...

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive baleen whales. They are also known for disrupting great white sharks and ...

Her preference for downing yachts made her an eat-the-rich icon on social media ... needed habitat—and that that despite their name, wild killer whales have never attacked humans.

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their prey with humans, according to research published in the Journal of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Orcas (Orcinus orca) don’t appear to be big fans of yachts, but ...

Orcas display a variety of skills, like coordinated hunting and regional ‘dialects.’ They have also revealed several interesting habits, like grooming each other with kelp and offering food to humans.

Killer whales are famed for their manipulative hunting strategies, but this 'drowning' strategy was never documented before.

While orcas, also known as "killer whales," are a common sight in the northeast Pacific Ocean, they’re rarely detected in the ...