New research reveals that orcas around the island of Hokkaido can be split into two distinct forms, offering conservationists ...

When observing killer whales, there are some typical things one may expect to see. You may see them communicating with one ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

Park has no plans to euthanize killer whale linked to deaths of 3 people. Feb. 25, 2010— -- SeaWorld has no plans to euthanize the killer whale that dragged a trainer to her death Wednesday, and ...

The 50-year-old orca had been at SeaWorld Orlando for 40 years and was one of just five killer whales at the park.

The species Orcinus orca, generally known as orcas or killer whales, is made up of many genetically distinct populations ...

The award-winning documentary "Blackfish" clearly showed that captive killer whales (orcas) live horrific lives. They are routinely mistreated, forced to breed, and forced to perform stupid and ...

SeaWorld is mourning the loss of Katina, one of its most beloved killer whales, who passed away at the age of 50. SeaWorld officials said Katina’s health had been in significant decline as she entered ...

Kamea, 11, a female killer whale born into captivity in SeaWorld San Antonio, has died after contracting an unknown illness, the park said Thursday Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at ...

Source: Tiffany Humphrey, used with permission. I recently read an extremely important book by Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and wildlife enthusiast Tiffany ...

SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the death Sunday of a 50-year-old killer whale named Katina.