Why do killer whales (orcas) in captivity kill humans, whereas this doesn't happen in the wild? Federal hearings on the safety of keeping killer whales in captivity began this week, convened by the ...

Orcas are among the most intelligent predators on Earth, but life in captivity has led to some of the most shocking animal attacks ever recorded. This video examines the tragic stories of trainers who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Virginia Gardner and Mel Jarnson in 'Killer Whale (Credit: Lionsgate) Some animals have better publicists than others. Sure, ...

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern. An orca near the shoreline of Baja California Sur, ...