It was one of the most unconventional friendships of all time, yet it somehow stole our hearts. Yes, we are talking about the ...

Concerns are growing for orcas Wikie and Keijo, a mother and son duo left abandoned in a grimy them park tank, with haunting ...

Animal rights advocates have warned that 'time is running out' for orcas Wikie and Keijo, who remain trapped at France's now-defunct Marineland of Antibes.

What is it like kayaking where killer whales swim? If you paddle in the Puget Sound in Washington, you may find yourself face-to-face with a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas. Despite their ...

Why do killer whales (orcas) in captivity kill humans, whereas this doesn't happen in the wild? Federal hearings on the safety of keeping killer whales in captivity began this week, convened by the ...

At SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida yesterday, a killer whale snatched a trainer in its jaws and thrashed her around under water. She was drowned in front of a horrified audience. That's led to new ...

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.

The award-winning documentary "Blackfish" clearly showed that captive killer whales (orcas) live horrific lives. They are routinely mistreated, forced to breed, and forced to perform stupid and ...

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 ...

Newly released drone footage of the abandoned whales has led to increased calls for action on behalf of the French government Newly released footage of two killer whales and 12 dolphins that have been ...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. The boat circled a pod of killer whales ...