Most people who grew up in the 1990s remember Free Willy, the feel-good movie that convinced millions that a whale could gain ...

Animal rights advocates have warned that 'time is running out' for orcas Wikie and Keijo, who remain trapped at France's now-defunct Marineland of Antibes.

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 ...

The ocean has a definite top predator. Sharks dominate discussions, in part due to their fearsome hunting abilities, and in ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Killer whales have sunk three boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal so far this year. But experts agree that the behavior is not malicious.

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

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