While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a ...

Researchers observed how transient killer whales (orcas) in Monterey Bay, California spent their time through 270 hours of behavioral observations. Foraging accounted for 84.16% of the time spent by ...

A Southern Resident killer whale surfacing in Puget Sound with a dead salmon balanced on its head has drawn international ...

When researchers from the University of British Columbia set out to film the solitary hunting habits of Northern resident ...

Recent observations suggest that orcas may have developed a new communication strategy to coordinate, plan, and execute their 'attacks.' ...

You may think that dolphins are super cute sea creatures to view from the shore and boats, but for killer whales, they are food! That makes them a legitimate hunting target. This dolphin found out the ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...

In partnership with the Maui County Film Office and Wailuku Film Festival, the Pacific Whale Foundation’s ninth annual World ...

Over about five decades, Dolphin Action and Protection Group founder Nan Rice worked tirelessly to protect dolphins, whales ...

Preface -- What is a marine mammal? -- Main groups of marine mammals -- Modern taxonomy of marine mammals -- How to look for marine mammals -- Natural history of marine mammals -- Conservation -- How ...