- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 21st, 2014
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
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
These drugs are used to control the whales' behavior, are similar to Xanax and Valium
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 30th, 2014
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
The Sea Shepherd organization hopes to “clear up any confusion”
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 18th, 2013
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
It all boils down to these animals' social structure, evidence suggests
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 28th, 2013
SeaWorld Announces Plans to Install Treadmills for Whales
The machines are supposed to make life more entertaining for the captive animals
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
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
Orcas become aggressive when forced to learn and perform tricks
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 15th, 2013
Pod of Killer Whales Visits Vancouver
The orcas were spotted close to Stanley Park, made their way into Vancouver Harbor
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 25th, 2013
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
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 21st, 2012
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
New genetic analysis redefines classifications
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 12th, 2010
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'
Members from multiple pods
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 13th, 2009
Whales Still Affected by Exxon Valdez Spill
Killer whales to soon go extinct