Why do killer whales (orcas) in captivity kill humans, whereas this doesn't happen in the wild? Federal hearings on the safety of keeping killer whales in captivity began this week, convened by the ...

For the first time ever, a pair of orcas have been spotted making out in the wild. The amorous pair was observed nibbling each other's tongues during a snorkeling expedition in the Kvænangen fjords in ...

Orcas can live nearly a century in the wild. They rule the oceans but are curious animals, especially when it comes to humans. This inquisitive nature doesn’t always serve them well, particularly when ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SEATTLE (AP) — A plan announced last week to ...

An orca calf was born at Loro Parque on 31 March 2025. His name is Teno. He is the youngest captive orca on Earth. He is an animal adapted for life in the ocean. Instead he was born inside a tank, ...