Orca
Watch As Stranded Minke Whale Is Saved by Beachgoers in Heartwarming Video
It took several attempts for local people to guide the animal safely into the depths, and away to freedom.
Orcas and Great White Sharks Are About to Come Face to Face off Cape Cod
Recently, there have been rare sightings of orcas off Cape Cod, at the same time as great white sharks-which they feast upon.
Dying Orca Trapped in Shallows For a Month Makes Miracle Recovery
How the giant mammal—which is slowly recovering and still being monitored—managed to survive has puzzled scientists in the area.
New Pod of 'Enormous' Adult Orcas With Five 'Powerful Males' Discovered
The pod was spotted by a whale-watching company that operates in Bremer Bay, which hosts one of the largest orca gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dolphin Attack on Trainer at Miami Seaquarium Captured in Chilling Footage
The attack took place during a show at the aquarium, with families watching on as the trainer struggled in the water.
Adorable Pictures Show an Endangered Baby Orca Just Days Old
It is the first calf to be born into the endangered family for two years, according to the Center for Whale Research.
Hair-Raising Footage Shows Orca Chasing Down Tourist Boat
In the footage, the killer whale leaps out of the water as the tourists yell in delight at the close encounter.
Lolita the Captive Orca Is Sick at Miami Seaquarium
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals claimed that the orca was "deathly ill" with pneumonia however this hasn't been confirmed by the aquarium.
Orca Have Started Eating Fish Caught on Hooks in Buffet-style Meals
The study shows how quickly killer whales can learn new behaviors and spread it throughout their population.
Orca Literally Tear Great White Sharks Apart To Get to Their Livers
A pair of orca known as Port and Starboard hunt sharks and remove their livers with what has been described as "surgical" precision.
Pair of Great White Shark-Eating Orca Return to Hunting Ground
The killer whales, known as 'Port' and 'Starboard,' have been spotted in South Africa's False Bay, where great whites have vanished from in recent years.
Incredible Footage Shows Orca Save Humpback Whale Trapped in Nets
Whale experts said it was first known event where orca have seemingly helped another species in Australian waters
West Coast Orca Population Falls to Lowest Level for Almost 50 Years
The NOAA's 5-Year Status Review into Southern Resident killer whales shows no recovery of the species, with experts saying a catastrophic event could devastate the entire population.
Extremely Rare White Newborn Orca 'Frosty' Filmed off California Coast
Laura Millen, who was on the whale-watching expedition, told Newsweek she was left "speechless" by the encounter.
Killer Whales Attack Couple's Boat, Leaving Them Adrift Miles From Land
This is the latest in the series of encounters between orca and vessels off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
'Fragile' Hope Pregnant Endangered Killer Whales Will Give Birth
The population of Southern Resident killer whales who live off the waters of the northeastern portion of North America stands at 74 whales after the disappearance and presumed death of a male in the summer.
Beached Killer Whale's Sorrowful Call Captured on Video
The orca, named T146D, was reported to be 20 foot long and let out five calls when rescuers sprayed it with seawater.
New Zealanders Band Together to Babysit Stranded Orca Calf
Taking shifts, teams of local volunteers have been braving frigid weather to care for the stranded calf 24 hours a day.
Killer Whale Pod Pictured Playing With Otter: 'Like David and Goliath'
A group of orcas have been spotted chasing and lunging after an otter in the North Sea.
Stranded Killer Whale Rescued From Beach May Have Got Lost While Feeding
"We see orca quite a bit but they don't tend to accidentally end up getting caught out," British Divers Marine Life Rescue Area Coordinator Emma Neave-Webb told Newsweek.
Stunning Footage Shows Killer Whales Surrounding Group of Kayakers
Erik Martinez and Tyler Jackson got more than they bargained for when they went rock fishing over Thanksgiving weekend.
Killer Whale Boat Attacks 'Getting Worse and Worse,' Scientist Says
Three young orcas have been targeting yachts along the coasts of Spain and Portugal since the summer.
Killer Whale Helps Boat Crew Rescue Her Baby From Fishing Gear in Video
The baby is thought to have been playing with a buoy and craypot line when it got tangled.
Killer Whales Filmed Attacking Yacht in 'Scary' Encounter Lasting Two Hours
The attack took place off the coast of Portugal and is the latest in a string of similar incidents.
Killer Whales Behind Spanish Boat Attacks Identified by Scientists
Researchers say three whales were responsible for more than 60 percent of recent attacks.
Scientists Say They Know Why Killer Whales Are Attacking Boats
After reviewing footage of the attacks, researchers found two of the orcas involved were seriously injured.
Killer Whales 'Ripped Open' Great White Sharks, Ate Liver, Heart and Testes
Marine biologist describes injuries sustained by the sharks in South Africa after being hunted by orca.
'Monster' Great White Shark Gets Surrounded by Pod of Killer Whales
Orcas are known to kill great whites and eat their livers.
Mom Screams as Killer Whale Spotted Below Daughter, 6, Water Skiing
Natalie Kepa panicked when she saw "this big black fin" veering near her daughter while they were on holiday in New Zealand's Marlborough region.
Video Shows Orca Pod Chasing a Great White Shark in the Atlantic
Orcas were dubbed killer whales after ancient sightings of them ganging up against other (frequently larger) whale species. More recently, they have also been known to attack and kill great white sharks.