Blue whale calves are huge at birth but still vulnerable, and orca attacks on them are rare, high-risk events that require coordinated pod hunting. Mothers defend calves by positioning their massive ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

A pygmy sperm whale was attacked by a pod of orcas off the coast of Madeira. Orcas preying on marine mammals are rarely seen in the region. Camila Dávila Pardo/ Blue Safari Madeira As the whale ...

A new orca calf has been born in the Pacific Northwest, and this baby boasts an impressive family tree. The orca calf belongs to a family of transient killer whales, or “Bigg’s” killer whales, and was ...

Whale watching experts are sharing sad news this week. They believe a baby orca named J64 that was born in early September has now died. On October 23 rd, researchers took several photos of J pod ...

Add Futurism (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. As so-called “killer ...

Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.

Photo of a large blue whale with bright light on a black background. Insulation.© ARomadov/Shutterstock.com Blue whale calves enter the world already the size of a bus, yet they still face danger. A ...