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

Scientists believe that the kissing-like behavior likely reinforces "social bonds" between the animals Scientists have recorded the wild orcas engaging in "tongue-nibbling" — a social behavior similar ...

Wild orcas occasionally approach humans and offer us food, according to a new study — but scientists aren't sure why. Researchers have documented dozens of cases of orcas (Orcinus orca), also known as ...

They amuse us by wearing salmon hats, enrage us by sinking our expensive yachts, and now they have been documented sharing their meals with us – why? Food sharing amongst orcas can also be extended to ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most well-studied marine mammals, captivating the public and scientists alike with their intelligence, strong social bonds and complex behaviors.

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their prey with humans, according to research published in the Journal of ...

"... Its prevalence is extremely low — it may appear and then not be observed again for several years," the study’s co-author, Javier Almunia said Kimberlee ...