The J-, K- and L-pods are down to just 73 orcas, according to the latest census completed in July by the Center for Whale ...

Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still ...

In what may seem like a call-back to 1980s whale culture, a resident orca off the coast of Washington state was recently ...

In the cold waters of Puget Sound, Washington, a peculiar fashion statement has resurfaced after nearly four decades. Orcas, ...

Hatful of Sorrow You've probably heard all about orcas' daring feats, like sinking yachts. But are you aware that they can be ...

It’s a very sophisticated thing to do something for no purpose other than that it amuses you,” on researcher said.

Washington orcas have reportedly revived a macabre fashion trend: dead-salmon hats.

About 40 years ago, researchers noticed a population of orcas had begun swimming around with dead fish on their heads, and ...

Deborah Giles, the research director for the nonprofit Wild Orca, witnessed the return of the salmon hat trend while observing orcas in the Puget Sound. "We saw one with a fish on its head. So that ...

Sometimes, nature surprises us with behavior that feels more like a quirky human trend than an animal instinct. That’s ...

A s anyone who follows fashion knows, certain trends like indie sleaze and cargo pants can come back around after a long and ...

Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still aren't sure why they do it. This is the first time they've donned the ...