Barbara J. King, an anthropology professor at William & Mary College, has spent her career exploring the depth of animals' emotional lives.

Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.

Cetaceans—marine mammals that include dolphins, porpoises, and whales—are crucial to coastal ecology. Their presence fosters ...

There are five types of killer whale in Antarctica, but only three found in these waters, near the peninsula south of South ...

After the attack, which took place off the coast of Honduras, one of the orcas charged “directly” at the anglers’ boat.

Wildlife biologist Brad Hanson was worried about the orca calf the first time he saw her. The calf, born into a pod of endangered southern resident killer whales that live off the coast of B.C., ...

An international wildlife charity is calling for a 'tank-free' future for marine animals - as over 3,600 whales, dolphins, ...

While the Marineland theme park in Antibes, France, closed last week because of a recent law banning marine mammal shows, its ...

Holidaymakers heading on winter holidays this year are being warned against buying tickets for attractions where captive ...

A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a ...

Mother orca Tahlequah has been carrying her dead calf, a daughter, for at least 11 days, according to local news outlets.