Orcas : Science World Report

Jan 04, 2017 03:30 AM EST

World’s Oldest Killer Whale Presumed Dead, Reports Say

Granny, the world's oldest orca, is now presumed dead, researchers say.

Dec 19, 2016 03:07 AM EST

Killer Whales, Terror Whales: Orcas Feast On A Shark In Viral Video

Killer whales tear a shark in a new viral video.

Dec 17, 2016 02:20 AM EST

Hunting, Killing The Rare Beaked Whales? Killer Whale Orcas Prey On This Species For The First Time

Killer whales, Orcas, hunted and killed the rare beaked whales for the first time.

Sep 15, 2016 06:57 AM EDT

California Puts An End To Breeding Of Captive Killer Whales

Embattled theme-park operator SeaWorld is ending its controversial captive-breeding program for orcas, meaning the killer whales in its care “will be the last generation of orcas at SeaWorld.” This has happened after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill as a law this Tuesday which goes into effect i...

Jun 01, 2016 07:38 AM EDT

Research: Orcas’ Evolution Shaped By Culture Similar To Humans

Orcas’ evolution may have been shaped with the help of the cultural experiences.

Apr 02, 2016 06:28 AM EDT

Noise Pollution Pose Serious Problem to Endangered Orcas

The sound emitted from large commercial ships is wreaking havoc to the Pacific Northwest killer whalepopulation, negatively affecting their ability to communicate with one another and find food reveals a new study published in the journal PeerJ.

Apr 02, 2016 05:53 AM EDT

Male Baby Boom Among Endangered Orcas Causes Concern

A notable rise in the waning population of Southern Resident Killer Whales or orcas has been more of a concern than a relief due to the accompanying skewed sex ratio, resulting from the birth of more male calves than females.