Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review ...

Killer whales eat many different types of prey, including fish, seals, seabirds and squid. They also take down whales larger than themselves, such as minke whales, and they are the only animal ...

Orcas, better known as killer whales, sit atop the aquatic food chain as one of the most lethal apex predators on Earth.

Killer whales eat a wide range of food as a species, from fish to squid to marine mammals such as seals. But different groups often have specialized diets based on culture.

Some killer whales only eat fish, while others prey on marine mammals. Orca families are highly specialized in their favorite prey, honing their techniques over generations.

Orca who carried dead calf’s body for weeks has lost another offspring. ... a federally protected endangered group of fish-eating killer whales stretching from British Columbia to Monterey.