Scientists studying stranded whale remains in the North Pacific have discovered evidence suggesting that killer whales may sometimes prey on their own kind. The clues come from dorsal fins found…
A seasoned wildlife photographer with a deep love for marine mammals, especially whales, recently witnessed a dramatic and unlikely escape at sea—one in which a lone seal survived an attack…
In the summer of 1987, a curious and amusing behavior was observed in orcas from the Pacific Northwest’s “southern resident” population: they began wearing dead salmon on their heads. Initially,…
The young killer whale, trapped for over a month in a lagoon on Vancouver Island, finally made a breakthrough early Friday. Officials reported that the 2-year-old calf swam past a…
Adoptions in the animal kingdom may provide an evolutionary edge, but additional factors like empathy, the innate drive to care for infants, and inexperience might also play a role. Adoption…