Killer whales in the Gulf of California are repeatedly attacking juvenile great white sharks, flipping them upside down to ...

Melting Arctic ice has grave implications for the planet. It means rising sea levels and helps lock in higher temperatures — and it also has a dramatic effect on the marine life that has evolved to ...

When orcas, also known as killer whales, interact with a boat, they generally do not display aggressive behavior or any ...

"... Its prevalence is extremely low — it may appear and then not be observed again for several years," the study’s co-author, Javier Almunia said Kimberlee ...

Orcas have been known to display an array of anthropomorphic-seeming behaviors, from playing to mourning and even scuttling boats. Now, killer whales have been observed making out in the wild for the ...

They amuse us by wearing salmon hats, enrage us by sinking our expensive yachts, and now they have been documented sharing their meals with us – why? Food sharing amongst orcas can also be extended to ...

Whales observed in Salish Sea off western North America Behavior is a rare instance of tool use by marine mammals It may promote skin health and strengthen social bonds June 24 (Reuters) - Killer ...

Sightings are up across the inland Puget Sound area and the Salish Sea, including in Bellingham Bay.

As humans increasingly appear in orcas' marine neighborhoods, the whales could be interested in learning about us: our behavior, our dining preferences, and more. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

Source: David Ellifrit, Center for Whale Research/Used with permission. Menopause presents an evolutionary mystery: Why should females spend a significant portion of their lives not reproducing? Only ...