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 ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans. A recent study recorded and analyzed 34 instances of prey-sharing by orcas ...

From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are ...

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.

When researcher Jared Towers set up his cameras underwater to observe a pair of killer whales, he saw something strange.One of the orcas, a juvenile female, “approached a camera I had in the water to ...