One of the few documented near-attacks — an orca charging at a surfer in Norway before pulling away — most likely happened because the animal mistook the surfer for a seal. Although wild ...

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is bringing a new exhibit in May that highlights one of the ocean’s most majestic and misunderstood creatures. Orcas: Our Shared Future will run at RAM from May 16 to ...

For a deep dive into orca behavior, "Expedition Killer Whale" packs stunning footage into a fascinating hour-long documentary, and we have all the details here on how to watch it. How to watch ...

The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.

Adrian Simancas has told of his ordeal after claiming to have been 'swallowed' by a humpback whale while kayaking with his ...

One of the most compelling examples of animal grief she discusses is the case of Tahlequah, an orca whose “grief swim” in 2018, and now again in 2025, has captured global attention and ...

A newborn killer whale calf spotted off the southern coast of WA could be one of the youngest ever seen in Australian waters.

A team of scientists and filmmakers try to advance our understanding of these compelling animals in Expedition Killer Whale, premiering Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The hunting technique of pack ...

I’ve been thinking about animals and death because Tahlequah, that mother orca, lost another calf this month. The baby whale was first spotted by whale watchers on Dec. 20, 2024. Then ...

Orcas, like humans, get baby bumps in the early months of pregnancy and grow larger as the pregnancy advances. Researchers say they can now spot those underwater baby bumps from the air and keep ...

When Waipukurau man Kurt Mackie and his mates were hauling in a big yellowfin tuna their adrenaline kicked in. But, sadly, their cameras didn’t. Because as they tried to haul in the huge fish, they ...

San Diego says SeaWorld owes millions of dollars in unpaid rent, but PETA alleges "the city is proposing that it let the abusive park off the hook." ...