Killer Whale : Science World Report

Jan 10, 2017 02:31 AM EST

SeaWorld's Orca Tilikum Has Died

The killer whale featured in the 2013 "Blackfish" documentary has died.

Sep 15, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

Update On Killer Whale Theatrical Shows And Breeding: Bill Prohibiting Such Acts Now A Law

Using killer whales in entertainment shows and breeding them is now against the law.

Apr 21, 2016 05:51 AM EDT

Watch: Amazing Footage Of Dolphins Fleeing Orca Attack

A spectacular footage shows how a school of dolphins are escaping from an orca ambush.

Feb 03, 2016 11:38 AM EST

Ship Noise May Injure Endangered Killer Whales and Their Ability to Hunt

It turns out that ship noise may also cause issues for killer whales. Scientists have found that ship noise extends to frequencies used by endangered killer whales to communicate and find food.

Dec 08, 2015 09:24 AM EST

Endangered Population of Killer Whales May be Most Affected by Ship Speed

Scientists have found that the speed of vessels operating near endangered killer whales is the most influential factor in how much noise from the boats reaches the whales.

Mar 06, 2015 09:51 AM EST

Why Grandma Killer Whales are in Charge

When it comes to whales, grandma may be in charge. Scientists have found that menopausal female killer whales not only serve as key leaders, but also live almost twice as long as males. Now, scientists may have an answer as to why this is the case.

Feb 06, 2015 09:07 AM EST

Killer Whale Victim Identified by Biologists with New DNA Evidence

Observers on a NOAA Fisheries marine mammal survey watched as a pod of killer whales killed a marine animal, leaving only its lungs and heart behind. Now, scientists have learned exactly what the whales killed and then ate with DNA evidence.