"These weren't mistakes," says researcher Jared Towers. "They weren't like the killer whales accidentally dropped the food.

Researchers documented 34 instances of purported prey-sharing behavior, which suggests orcas may be altruistic and capable of ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social of marine mammals. They live in tight-knit pods ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...

Orcas often share food with each other—it’s a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other,” ...

Killer whales have been documented offering food provisions to humans swimming near them or in nearby boats. Learn more about ...

While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a ...

On more than 30 occasions and across four oceans, orcas have attempted to share their prey with people, potentially to ...

Killer whales sometimes offer to share their prey with people, a new study finds, hinting that some intelligent orcas may be ...

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

If you combined with their recent fad for sinking yachts, killer whales are starting to look like the Robin Hoods of the sea.