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 ...

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

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 ...

SEATTLE — A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The pod of Bigg’s killer ...

"In the wild, killer whales have never been known to attack a human," said Kim Parsons, independent whale biologist from Seattle, Washington. "But they do play with, and/or kill, other species." ...

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?

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

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.

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 ...