FALSE BAY, Wash. — Teams taking drastic measures to save a young, ailing killer whale loaded up two boats with live fish and rushed to waters near an island off Washington state Friday, preparing if ...

It was an overcast day off the coast of Morro Bay when one group of whale watchers spotted a surprising sight: a group of about a half-dozen killer whales having a grisly feast. The orcas were likely ...

A pod of orcas was spotted off the California coast. Getty Images/iStockphoto A pod of humpback whales encountered a group of killer whales during feeding time off the coast of California. On June 24, ...

Researchers say an endangered killer whale that drew international attention as she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks is finally back to feeding and frolicking with her pod.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Did you know orcas once turned salmon into quirky headwear ...

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators with remarkable intelligence, social bonds, and hunting strategies. They live in every ocean, with some populations specializing in unique diets and ...

In a wild turn of events, a Norwegian free diver, Timo Dersch, was caught by surprise by a massive humpback whale while diving with a pod of Orcas. For an experienced free diver and photographer + ...