Orcas' Flukeprints in Monterey Bay May Give Clues About Their Health, Identity

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.22.2024 05:00 AM

Ocean Wise and the California Killer Whale Project are collaborating on conservation projects using a novel method to study orcas. Continue reading to learn more.

Orcas Sink 50-Foot-Long Yacht Close to Strait of Gibraltar, With Nearby Oil Tanker Successfully Evacuating Onboard Crew; How Common Are Killer Whale Attacks, Interactions With Ships?

05.15.2024 22:39 PM

The Alboran Cognac yacht is reportedly the first boat in 2024 to sink due to an orca attack. Read to learn more.

Sperm Whale Uses Disgusting ‘Defensive Defecation’ to Survive From Hungry Orcas

03.22.2024 10:05 AM

Sperm whales defecate when they are threatened. Continue reading to know how they use this to keep the orcas away.

Killer Whales in Monterey Bay Practice Violent Hunting Techniques Like Ganging Up Prey [Study]

03.21.2024 04:20 AM

Killer whales use headbutting, tail slapping and ganging up to hunt their prey. Continue reading to learn more.

How Intelligent Are Orcas? Here Are Some Ways These Killer Whales Display Their Smarts

10.22.2023 22:52 PM

Orca's incredible intelligence is one of the reasons why these killer whales are successful in the sea. Read to learn more.

Great White Sharks’ Mysterious Mass Disappearance in South Africa Due to Orcas Explained

10.02.2023 09:50 AM

Great white sharks from South Africa who were threatened by orcas reportedly moved east. Continue reading to learn more.

Great White Shark Populations Have Been Declining and Migrating; Predatory Orcas Could Be a Reason Why

09.18.2023 22:35 PM

Researchers were able to document great white shark population declines and distribution changes, with predatory orcas being a contributing factor. This suggests the need to enhance shark monitoring strategies. Read to learn more.

Strange Skin Disease in Killer Whales Concerns Scientists, Gives Alarming Revelation About the Endangered Animal

06.29.2023 09:39 AM

Scientists identified an alarming increase in the prevalence of skin disease among endangered species of killer whales. Find out more about it int this article.

3 Killer Whales Attack Dutch Yacht, Hit the Rudders While Sailors Compete for 2023 Ocean Race

06.27.2023 09:40 AM

Orcas attacked a yacht competing for the 2023 Ocean Race in Gibraltar. Continue reading to know the full story.

Orca Repeatedly Attacked a Yacht Off the Coast of Scotland; First Attack in Northern Waters Raises Concerns of Spreading Trend

06.23.2023 07:04 AM

A solo sailor experienced a terrifying encounter with an orca off the coast of Scotland when the mammal repeatedly slammed into his yacht. Continue reading to learn more details.

Large Pod of Killer Whales Spotted in Rare Sighting in San Francisco; Orcas Were Probably Celebrating Successful Hunting

06.08.2023 09:00 AM

An uncommonly large pod of killer whales was spotted in San Francisco. Continue reading to know more about the rare killer whale sighting.

Killer Whales Teach Each Other To Sink Boats? Expert Says It Could Be a Temporary Fad, Not Adaptive Habit Among Orcas

05.24.2023 13:52 PM

Killer whales tend to copy what others do and this is probably the reason they attack boats. Continue reading to know what the expert said about the orcas' new fad.

Three Orcas Attack, Sink Yacht in Europe; Why Do These Killer Whales Prey on Boats?

05.18.2023 22:31 PM

Since 2020, there have been hundreds of reported orca-boat interactions off the Iberian coast. Read to learn more.

Divers Film Close Encounter With Pod of Killer Whales in Indonesia; Are Orcas Aggressive to Humans?

05.10.2023 11:00 AM

Divers had a rare close encounter with a pod of orcas underwater in Indonesia. Watch the video and read the article to know the full story.

Fat Analysis on Killer Whales Reveals What These Marine Predators Eat, Study Says

04.15.2023 22:11 PM

Scientists analyzed the skin and fat samples to gauge the precise diet of killer whales. Read to learn more.

11-Foot Great White Shark Left Scarred but Survived Attack From 2 Orcas; Serial Killer Whales Failed to Feast on Its Liver

03.30.2023 12:00 PM

A massive great white shark survived after two serial killer orcas attacked it. Read the article for the full story.

Orcas Target Great White Sharks’ Livers for a Reason; Biologist Explains Gruesome Attacks

03.15.2023 06:00 AM

Orcas are after great white sharks' livers because they can help them sustain their energetically expensive lifestyle, according to an expert. Read more.

Killer Whale Mothers Tend to Sacrifice Own Lives For the Sake of Their Offspring, Study Suggests

02.09.2023 14:54 PM

Willing to risk her own life, killer whale mothers believe that their sacrifice will benefit the life of their offspring, based on recent study. Read now to know more about this mother-offspring bond.

New Footage of a Great White Shark Serving as Lunch of Killer Whales [Look]

10.10.2022 09:00 AM

The new clip of a group of orcas hunting a great white provided new analysis to the behavior of the killer whales. Know more about their behavior here, read now!

Pod of Orcas Filmed Swimming So Close to a Family of Boaters in Canada

09.01.2022 09:00 AM

A pod of orcas swam so close to a family off the coast of Quebec that boaters could reach out and stroke their fins. Read the article to learn more.

SeaWorld Likened to Jurassic Park Where ‘Hybrid Orcas’ Are Created, Former Killer Whale Trainer Claims

08.25.2022 04:10 AM

American theme park chain SeaWorld recently denied claims that they created hybrid killer orcas to produce more whales to attract tourists. Read to know more.