The Center for Whale Research’s latest census shows just 74 of the orcas remain. They need more food, space and less ...

The J, K, and L pods make up the small population of Southern Resident killer whales that's left in the wild. The whales' ...

SEATTLE — The endangered killer whales of the Pacific Northwest live very different lives from orcas in captivity. They swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers) a day in pursuit of salmon, instead of ...

While orcas, also known as "killer whales," are a common sight in the northeast Pacific Ocean, they’re rarely detected in the ...

In nature, fights are often not between equals. Several beings take plenty of training beforehand to become successful in these fights. This is what a pod of orcas is doing in footage from the BBC's ...

Two orcas harpooned in front of a group of whale watchers puts a spotlight on St. Vincent's controversial whaling practice.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A rare pod of orcas was spotted near Point Loma on Wednesday, delighting local whale watchers. This ...

The endangered whales face multiple threats, from a lack of their primary food, chinook salmon, to underwater noise from vessels that makes it harder to hunt, as well as pollution and inbreeding.

We’re going back to court because it’s our best path to prevent extinction and protect salmon now, an Earthjustice attorney ...

An orca swims through the Strait of Gibraltar on July 30, 2021. Along the southern coast of Spain and up around the west coast of Portugal, orcas have been documented ramming, sometimes sinking, boats ...

The most recent incident took place near Vila do Conde in northern Portugal, resulting in a French sailboat losing its rudder. The attack occurred two weeks after another sailboat sank off the Costa ...

Sailing enthusiasts are going to need a bigger boat if they want to sail off Spain's northwestern tip after killer whales damaged yachts.