Cetaceans—marine mammals that include dolphins, porpoises, and whales—are crucial to coastal ecology. Their presence fosters ...

After consulting with federal authorities, rescuers decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize the animal.

While fishing off the coast of Honduras in 2023, a group of anglers stumbled upon a rare sight: a pod of orcas hunting down a ...

Orcas, known for their intelligence, can mimic human language, as demonstrated by a female orca named Wikie who replicated words like 'hello' and 'bye-bye.' This research highlights orcas' vocal ...

After the attack, which took place off the coast of Honduras, one of the orcas charged “directly” at the anglers’ boat.

Scientists discovered ancient marine reptiles that reached unprecedented trophic levels. These creatures exceeded today’s top predators.

Orcas, known for their intelligence, can mimic human language, as demonstrated by a female orca named Wikie who replicated ...

A video of an unexpected "magical" encounter with orcas in Canada has captivated viewers on TikTok. The surreal sighting was captured in a video shared by Jack Tadey (@jacktadey) and has amassed ...

The dorsal fin of the orca known as J35, or Tahlequah, is seen above the ocean surface as she pushes her dead newborn calf, J61, with her snout on Jan. 1. (NOAA Fisheries) Researchers expressed ...

Only a handful of days old, the female calf was confirmed dead on New Year's Eve. The next day, the southern resident orca ...

The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.