Wild orcas are not known to attack humans, but that’s partly because most humans are sensible enough not to jump into the water with the apex predators, and without regard for their own safety. The ...

Swimming with whales is illegal in Mexico – except when it isn’t. After the discovery of loopholes within the law, tourist trips where people can take to the water with orcas have boomed in a small ...

A new exhibit titled Critical Distance, which opened Friday, lets visitors dive into the world of a 10-year-old J Pod orca ...

Off the rugged coast of Iceland, an extraordinary and puzzling phenomenon has captured the attention of marine scientists. Over the past few years, baby pilot whales—tiny and vulnerable—have been ...

A pod of killer whales shocked onlookers in Shetland by swimming up to the shore. The orcas were spotted on Friday in waters around Lerwick, chasing seals and an otter. The orcas came a few metres ...

dolphin family and a major draw at marine parks, orcas (also known as “killer whales”) are highly intelligent and social marine mammals that, because of these traits, have come to be known as ...