157 killer whales are stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania. Although most of them are still alive, rescuing the surviving animals is very difficult due to their remote ...

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.

Researchers analyzed nearly 200 whale-dolphin interactions, and conclude: They sure do seem friendly. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) like the ones pictured here with bottlenose dolphins ...

Scientists confirmed that West Coast transient killer whales actually form two separate groups split between inner and outer ...