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

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 2nd, 2014
SeaWorld Administers Psychoactive Drugs to Whales, Leaked Documents Prove

SeaWorld Administers Psychoactive Drugs to Whales, Leaked Documents Prove

These drugs are used to control the whales' behavior, are similar to Xanax and Valium

Rock Band Heart Will Sing for Orcas at Upcoming Earth Day Event

Rock Band Heart Will Sing for Orcas at Upcoming Earth Day Event

The band says they will perform to raise money for these marine mammals

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2013
Sea Shepherd Responds to SeaWorld’s Anti-“Blackfish” Open Letter

Sea Shepherd Responds to SeaWorld’s Anti-“Blackfish” Open Letter

The Sea Shepherd organization hopes to “clear up any confusion”

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

  • Green
  • 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: Orcas and Sperm Whales Battle It Out off Sri Lanka's Coast

Watch: Orcas and Sperm Whales Battle It Out off Sri Lanka's Coast

Several orcas attack a pod of six sperm whales, the latter fight back

Spotlight: Top 3 Animals That Kill Feared Creatures for Sports

Spotlight: Top 3 Animals That Kill Feared Creatures for Sports

Some creatures are really scary, yet still meet their match

  • 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

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 13th, 2009
Whales Still Affected by Exxon Valdez Spill

Whales Still Affected by Exxon Valdez Spill

Killer whales to soon go extinct

 
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