the Orca or killer whale, which can reach up to 9.8 meters and 9 tons. Its black and white markings are lovely, and this species has also become known as a star of movies (Free Willy). Among the ...

They thought Keiko would be happy if it was free. A while later they would discover the disastrous consequences. Free Willy in real life was not as beautiful as in the movie. And more than happiness, ...

Researchers will follow the growth of the new calf they've named Wren until the killer whale watching season ends in April. "We gave it the name Wren, which is the middle name of a new baby born ...

Over time, that name morphed into "killer whales ... Males are bigger than females, but they both vary in size and weight. The largest orca ever recorded was a staggering 32 feet (9.8 meters ...

Around the world, killer whales (Orcinus orca) have been observed preying on various shark species including white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) -- as previously documented in California and ...

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they explore the lives of killer whales. In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, Jim and Birte ...

Mother orca Tahlequah is continuing to carry her burden of grief: a dead calf that she now has been refusing to let go of for at least 11 days. Tahlequah is the orca whose story shocked the world ...

Icy roads and snowy condition continue in some areas. by Karina Vargas, KOMO News Reporter TOPICS: SEATTLE — The mother orca known as J35, or Tahlequah, has been seen carrying her deceased calf ...

NOAA Fisheries West Coast An orca whale mother has kept her dead calf by her side for at least 11 days. Tahlequah (who is also known as her alpha-numeric designation, J35) previously made ...