Killer whale. Image by Openverse. The term “killer whale” has ancient origins that reveal much about humanity’s early relationship with these marine mammals. Historically, the name derives from ...

A well-known male killer whale was spotted June 9 traveling alone through Yaquina Bay and along the central Oregon coast, drawing attention from researchers, photographers and onlookers as he ...

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Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern ...

The orcas clearly liked this activity because different whales were recorded preparing the stems eight times and rolling the ...

(Reuters) -Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication. New research provides fresh evidence for this, documenting ...

Killer whales "groom" each other using tools made from seaweed, reveals new research. The "incredibly exciting" discovery is a very rare example of tool use by marine species, say American ...

Whale, rare sea creature events off the coast in North America spotlight conservation and species protection efforts.

Killer whales have been caught on video breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other, scientists announced Monday, in what they said is the first evidence of ...