Latest about Orcas
Killer Impression: Orca Mimics 'Hello' and 'Bye-Bye'
Say what? Orcas can mimic human speech — a few words of it, anyway.
2,000-Year-Old Killer Whale Geoglyph Found in Peru Desert
The 230-foot-long orca is etched into a desert hillside.
Orca Calf Dies at SeaWorld: Why Killer Whales Get Sick in Captivity
Dozens of killer whales have died in captivity, including the 3-month-old orca named Kyara that just died at SeaWorld. So why do these marine mammals seem to fare so poorly?
Blowhole 'Breathalyzer' Shows Salmonella in Killer Whales
Scientists gave killer whales a breathalyzer to test the animals' health, and found that the orcas are carrying some human pathogens.
How to Keep Captive Killer Whales Happy
Amidst controversy over captive orcas, researchers suggest ways to make life better for the killer whales in marine parks.
SeaWorld Phasing Out Killer Whale Shows: Will It Make a Difference?
SeaWorld San Diego, long known for its live killer-whale shows, will begin phasing out the performances next year in favor of conservation-based shows.
It's a Girl! Newborn Killer Whale Identified in Endangered Pod
Researchers have determined the baby orca born into a pod off the west coast is a female.
