Scientists believe that the kissing-like behavior likely reinforces "social bonds" between the animals Scientists have recorded the wild orcas engaging in "tongue-nibbling" — a social behavior similar ...

Despite their reputation as 'killer' whales, orcas are known to lend a helping fin by sharing their food with humans. A recent study recorded and analyzed 34 instances of prey-sharing by orcas ...

While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a non-domesticated mammal has done the same.

For the first time ever, a pair of orcas have been spotted making out in the wild. The amorous pair was observed nibbling each other's tongues during a snorkeling expedition in the Kvænangen fjords in ...

Two lonely whales are in need of 'urgent' attention experts warn the pair, who were left deserted at a marine centre - face ...

In the study, researchers from Canada, New Zealand and Mexico reported on 34 interactions spanning two decades in which orcas in the wild attempted to offer food to humans. The incidents took place in ...

Orcas have a sophisticated language to communicate, with populations in different parts of world even speaking in 'dialects' which can be mapped out ...

SEATTLE — The endangered killer whales of the Pacific Northwest live very different lives from orcas in captivity. They swim up to 100 miles (161 kilometers) a day in pursuit of salmon, instead of ...

Orcas can live nearly a century in the wild. They rule the oceans but are curious animals, especially when it comes to humans. This inquisitive nature doesn’t always serve them well, particularly when ...

(Franco Banfi / Oceans-Image / Photoshot) Lions, orcas, hyenas, some hawks and a few other species hunt collaboratively, and now researchers have added a fish to that list. Yellow saddle goatfish in ...