Killer Whales

Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals.

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Killer Whales Filmed Smashing Giant Sunfish Into Thousands of Pieces, Possibly for Fun

Killer whales sink another boat off the coast of Spain — why are they still doing this after 6 years? A small, endangered pod of orcas off Spain and Portugal has sunk at least eight boats since 2020, and despite speculation, the real explanation might have nothing to do with revenge

The Murky Ethics of Swimming With Killer Whales

Alaska’s Killer Whales Have a Surprisingly Diverse Menu

White sharks vs. killer whales: White sharks not always fearful of killer whales - EurekAlert!

Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins

Killer Whales and Dolphins May Team Up to Hunt Salmon

Marine ecology: Killer whales tail dolphins to hunt salmon - EurekAlert!

Killer whales and dolphins are ‘being friends’ to hunt salmon together

Scientists Discover Ancient “Level 7” Super-Predator That Would Have Snacked on Killer Whales Today

In Mexico, Killer Whales Take Down Great White Sharks

Killer whales perfect a ruthless trick to hunt great white sharks

Killer whales learn how to hunt by practising drowning each other

New study maps key regions for killer whales in Australian waters - EurekAlert!

Killer Whales Are Giving Fish to Humans Worldwide – What’s Going on?

Why do killer whales keep handing us fish?

Why do killer whales keep handing us fish? Scientists unpack the mystery

In the wild, killer whales provide people with food

Killer whales, kind gestures: Orcas offer food to humans in the wild - EurekAlert!

Killer whales use seaweed tools in never-before-seen grooming behavior