Latest about Orcas
Killer whales spotted for the first time killing blue whales
Killer whales can hunt and kill blue whales, according to three documented episodes in Australia.
'Grandma' killer whale missing from pod, feared dead
One of the Southern Resident orcas, a 47-year-old female known as L47, hasn't been seen by census takers since February.
5 gruesome killer whale attacks
Killer whales hunt in packs, play with their food and sometimes commit murder.
In rare wildlife encounter, whale watchers spot two white killer whales off Japan
Whale watchers in Japan recently saw a pair of white orcas swimming side by side in a pod off the coast of Hokkaido.
Dead baby orca reveals harmful chemical levels in killer whales
Eight dead whales found in Norway had high levels of chemicals, including banned PCBs, in their bodies.
Young killer whale rescued after stranding on Scottish beach
A marine mammal medic praised locals who helped save a stranded juvenile killer whale from a beach in Scotland. Here's how they did it.
Secret Group of Killer Whales Discovered in Southern Ocean
These marine mammals look like killer whales but smaller, with smaller patches above their eyes and pointier dorsal fins. What are these posers
Newborn Orca Spotted Off Seattle Coast. Will the Baby Survive Its 1st Year?
A beleaguered orca population finally has something to celebrate.
