Some say they got this name because sailors noticed their ability to dispatch enormous whales and dubbed them ‘whale killers’ ...

Despite their name, killer whales (orcas) are actually dolphins.

The ocean is full of mighty hunters. Two of the most feared are the shark and the orca (killer whale). Sharks are ancient, solitary predators. They have rows of razor-sharp teeth, whereas orcas are ...

The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean's true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators. But for all their ...

Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually surprised the scientific community with their intelligence and sophisticated ...

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Aerial and underwater footage captured around Vancouver Island in Canada shows the two marine animals working together to ...