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

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In this video, we showcase 8 incredible orca (killer whale) encounters that will fill your heart with joy. Orcas, known for their intelligence, power, and social behavior, have shown us time and time ...

The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, “involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact.” ...

ORCAs, the ultimate ocean predators, are capable of hunting the largest animals on Earth, including blue whales and elephant seals! These highly intelligent creatures, the largest dolphins on the ...

Footage captures a pair of orcas nibbling each other's tongues in the Kvænangen fjords in northern Norway. Scientists think this rarely seen behavior could play a role in social bonding.

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A man paddleboarding with his friends is shocked to see a squid wrapping its tentacles around his paddleboard and pulling him ...