However, there are likely to be other ecotypes in Falkland waters. The “type D” killer whale has just a tiny white eye patch; it is known from a few sightings in Sub-Antarctic waters ...

The orcas are of a rare subgroup called Type D, and are different from other killer whales due to their rounded head, distinctly smaller white eye patches, and curved dorsal fins. Type D orcas ...

Just a month ago, whale researchers celebrated the birth of a new Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW), calf L128. Now, they believe she is dying. L128 was spotted off the coast of Vancouver ...

For the last five years, killer ... the whales and boats are in the same area at the same time,” said Naomi Rose, a senior scientist with the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, D.C ...

What's for Dinner? Scientists Unearth Key Clues to Cuisine of Resident Killer Whales Sep. 19, 2024 — Scientists have discovered the cuisine preferences of two resident killer whale populations ...

A stunning video shows an anxious baby killer whale approaching humans in a boat to rescue its mother who is stuck in a fishing net. After the rescue service experts calm down the baby whale ...

HALIFAX - A new study says persistent organic pollutants in waters off Canada’s East Coast are putting killer whales at an ...

Different groups of killer whales, called pods, specialize in certain types of hunting and the type of food they prefer. Some like fish, some prefer mammals like sea lions and will even swim onto ...

Several killer whale calves were spotted “playing” with prey along Monterey Bay last weekend, enthralling wildlife photographers lucky enough to capture the sight and share it on social media.

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. Scientists said it was "unprecedented" and showed the exceptional predatory ...

Onlookers got to see a glimpse of baby orcas off the coast of California. Two older killer whale calves were spotted Oct. 5 “having fun” while practicing their hunting skills on a seabird ...

"killer whale holding a knife." The new study has already helped highlight crucial differences between the two main types of ...