The month’s sharpest science shots — selected by Nature ’s photo team.

Killer whales continue to surprise us. Earlier this month, we learned that the largest members of the dolphin family use kelp ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the ocean’s apex predators, and their intelligence and power have always fascinated us. While they are feared by many for their size and hunting skills, these ...

It's summertime, and HBO Max is bringing the heat once again in July with a new wave of releases. This month, there are fresh ...

Researchers focused on the Salish Sea have made an intriguing discovery about Orcas. These whales, which have continually ...

The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the ocean's true apex predator, preying ...

Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

What happened to Kamea, the youngest orca at SeaWorld? The theme park says the killer whale has died after a lifetime of ...

Kamea, an 11-year-old female, was part of the last generation of orcas to live in captivity at the theme park.

The black and peachy-orange orca calf was seen swimming with, Sedna, a descendant of one of the Budd Inlet Six. Tom Filipovic / Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours / Pacific Whale Watch Association ...

A proposed whale sanctuary in Port Hilford, N.S., hopes to offer a safe haven for whales coming out of captivity. And the orcas Wikie and Keijo could be its first residents. The two killer whales ...

Dawn Brancheau was one of the most experienced trainers at the site in Orlando, Florida, and regularly performed with Tilikum, once the largest bull orca in captivity. But on a fateful February ...