Watch: Aerial Footage Shows Killer Whales Swimming in the Ocean

Watch: Aerial Footage Shows Killer Whales Swimming in the Ocean

The footage was obtained using a drone, will help researchers gain a better understanding of these animals

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 8th, 2014
Killer Whales Can Learn to “Talk” like Dolphins

Killer Whales Can Learn to “Talk” like Dolphins

Researchers find that, when interacting with bottlenose dolphins, killer whales switch to using a new set of sounds

Watch: Man Comes Face to Face with False Killer Whales

Watch: Man Comes Face to Face with False Killer Whales

The marine mammals came so close to the boat, Dave Anderson could have easily touched them

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 8th, 2014
California Moves to Outlaw SeaWorld Orca Shows

California Moves to Outlaw SeaWorld Orca Shows

The state wants to also ban the practice of breeding killer whales in captivity

Watch: Diver Has Close Encounter with Orcas

Watch: Diver Has Close Encounter with Orcas

Several such marine mammals were spotted in the waters off Wellington this past weekend

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 17th, 2013
Killer Whales Go Through Menopause, Researchers Explain Why

Killer Whales Go Through Menopause, Researchers Explain Why

It all boils down to these animals' social structure, evidence suggests

SeaWorld Announces Plans to Install Treadmills for Whales

SeaWorld Announces Plans to Install Treadmills for Whales

The machines are supposed to make life more entertaining for the captive animals

Rare Killer Whale Type Documented by Scientists

Rare Killer Whale Type Documented by Scientists

The rare killer whale type was pinned down with the help of a skeleton resting in a museum

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 17th, 2013
Captivity Makes Killer Whales Live Up to Their Name

Captivity Makes Killer Whales Live Up to Their Name

Orcas become aggressive when forced to learn and perform tricks

Pod of Killer Whales Visits Vancouver

Pod of Killer Whales Visits Vancouver

The orcas were spotted close to Stanley Park, made their way into Vancouver Harbor

Watch: Killer Whales Chase a Boat, Behave Just like Dolphins

Watch: Killer Whales Chase a Boat, Behave Just like Dolphins

The whales are having the time of their lives, so are the people in the boat

Killer Whales Trapped in Ice Freed by Unexpected Weather Conditions

Killer Whales Trapped in Ice Freed by Unexpected Weather Conditions

Rising temperatures caused the ice to melt, the whales were able to swim away

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2013
Killer Whales Trapped in Ice Prompt Amazing Community Response – Video

Killer Whales Trapped in Ice Prompt Amazing Community Response – Video

The animals are desperately trying to breathe through a hole in the ice, need urgent help

Tommy Lee Accuses SeaWorld of Torturing Whales with Rock Music

Tommy Lee Accuses SeaWorld of Torturing Whales with Rock Music

The zoological park insists the animals run absolutely no risks

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 26th, 2010
Orcas May Be Divided in Four or More Species

Orcas May Be Divided in Four or More Species

New genetic analysis redefines classifications

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 12th, 2010
Chilean Sea Bass Culling Threatens Orcas

Chilean Sea Bass Culling Threatens Orcas

The killer whale population in the area is unique

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 13th, 2009
Killer Whales Hang Out Together at 'Social Spot'

Killer Whales Hang Out Together at 'Social Spot'

Members from multiple pods

 
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