Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

Dubbed "allokelping," it might be a unique cultural phenomenon that's as endangered as the orca population itself ...

Scientists documented 34 remarkable cases of wild killer whales trying to give food to humans across four oceans over 20 ...

Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other—the first evidence of ...

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

The whales use quick body movements to tear pieces of bull kelp for use as tools, perhaps the first known toolmaking by a marine mammal.

Another killer whale hits the ventral side of the whale shark. Kelsey Williamson. 4 / 5. ... Plus, they get quicker access to the aorta by taking a big bite out of the whale shark's underside.

Over a year after a 15-foot great white shark was found dead with mysterious bite wounds and stripped of its internal organs, DNA analysis uncovered its killers. Two animals, orcas, also known as ...

The orcas were photo-identified after Thursday’s sighting as Bigg’s killer whale CA56 and her three kids, along with a closely associated female, CA133.

Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence ...

In 1992, a colleague had returned from a fishing trip in Baja with a story about seeing two killer whales attacking a whale shark. But Ms. Schulman-Janiger was never able to confirm the event.

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves ...