An iconic marine predator has been caught on camera demonstrating a curious way to play with their prey. Scientists have captured orcas, fittingly known as killer whales, engaging in some macabre ...

Orcas are called killer whales for a reason. These apex predators are fearsome hunters who employ diverse strategies and work ...

Researchers in the Gulf of California have documented a dramatic orca behavior never described before. In two separate ...

A still from footage of an orca smacking headlong into a giant sunfish, which was smashed up on impact.

But off the coast of Baja California, a group of orcas has adopted a brutal way of hunting sunfish: With an unusual maneuver, ...

The ramming behavior might help younger orcas more easily digest their food, while also allowing other orcas to have a little ...

As spectacular (and somewhat gruesome) underwater sights go, this one is right up there: a pair of orcas teaming up to ram a sharp-tail sunfish so forcefully that it explodes into tiny pieces. The ...

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For sperm whales to live well, they must be heard. Whether diving to forage or chatting at the surface, orsupporting each ...

Orcas are famous for being some pretty aggressive hunters. Their quick speeds and sharp teeth make them extremely dangerous predators. But did you know they also use their robust bodies to slam and ...

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