In the wild, killer whales swim on average 3 to 4 mph and can sprint at speeds up to 34 mph. At those speeds, water creates a considerable force against the fin, which could keep the fin strong ...

Kayakers in the Puget Sound can get a thrill when they encounter killer whales. What should you do if you see orcas in the wild?

Wikie’s ability to imitate human words offers valuable insights into how killer whales might learn sounds in the wild. Orcas are known to have distinct dialects that vary between pods ...

Deborah Giles, research director for conservation group Wild Orca, told New Scientist: “We’ve seen mammal-eating killer whales carry large chunks of food under their pectoral fin, kind of ...

It’s not clear whether the orca is a true albino or its white coloring was caused by another medical condition.

Morgan, a captive orca, has given birth for the second time and now face a lifetime in a aquatic tank, performing for ...

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting ... Beavers captured from Scotland are released into the wild in England for the first time.

KITTY HAWK, N.C. — Researchers said they were in for a "wild surprise" last week when ... Institute’s survey team spotted the killer whale on March 13, according to a social media post.

False killer whales - which are ... While they are social animals, it is important to remember that they are still wild animals. Therefore, caution should be exercised, allowing them to choose ...

The sighting of a baby killer whale in British Columbia has given researchers a sign of hope for the endangered species, according to the Center for Whale Research.

you may find yourself face-to-face with a pod of killer whales, also known as orcas. Despite their frightening name, orca attacks on humans in the wild are exceedingly rare. However, this changes ...