Killer whales, also known as orcas, are incredibly intelligent apex predators. As such, researchers have been observing the ...

Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with ...

A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of ...

Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented ...

Scientists documented 34 remarkable cases of wild killer whales trying to give food to humans across four oceans over 20 ...

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

A new study reveals killer whales fashion kelp into tools and use them to groom each other, a possible first for marine ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, “involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact.” ...

Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

Drone footage reveals killer whales using kelp to bond, groom, and possibly heal - offering a rare glimpse into their social ...

Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other—the first evidence of ...