Orcas, or killer whales, are apex predators known for their intelligence, social complexity, and hunting prowess. These magnificent marine mammals employ sophisticated cooperative hunting strategies ...

Even within the same waters, these three orca groups share few behavioral adaptations. A little known fourth group, the offshores, also shares some of this range. Even within the same waters ...

Orcas, commonly known as killer whales, are among the ocean's most captivating inhabitants. Reknowned for their striking beauty and complex social structures orcas have long fascinated scientists and ...

This reverse journey happened more than once, giving rise to whales, dolphins, and orcas. These sea-loving mammals picked up ...

Scientists believe an orca hunting as a lone wolf could be an adaptation caused by climate change. This is not the first time killer whales have been seen getting aggressive. The apex predators ...

The lone-wolf style of the attack on the shark may be an adaptation caused by climate change. Orcas appear to have been getting more aggressive, with numerous reports in the past few years of the ...

Ultimately, further study related to this orca pod will help scientists get a better understanding of the adaptations unique to where they live and what they eat. “It is very impressive how ...

Iceland orcas are unexpectedly swimming with baby ... "One of the main points of our work was to include the entire gradient of adaptations from fully terrestrial to fully aquatic forms, and ...