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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

remembering that they’re guests passing through orcas’ critically needed habitat—and that that despite their name, wild killer whales have never attacked humans.

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

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 ...

Humpback whales were spotted trying to stop orcas from hunting off the coast of California in a “rare” interaction, boaters said. The “once in a lifetime trip” took place on Oct. 5, when boaters came ...

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