They amuse us by wearing salmon hats, enrage us by sinking our expensive yachts, and now they have been documented sharing their meals with us – why?

The apex predators have offered up fish, birds, turtles and whales to humans around the world, according to the study.

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 ...

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

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

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

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

A new study documents wild orcas offering food to humans across the globe, leaving scientists puzzled about the motive behind ...

Researchers have documented orcas dropping prey and other marine life in front of humans, as if offering us food. The orcas' ...

Killer wh ales appear to be inviting humans for lunch, a new study suggests. The research investigated unusual occurrences of ...

Wild orcas on more than 30 occasions in four oceans have attempted to share their prey with people, potentially to develop relationships with humans, researchers have found. In each of the instances ...