Northern resident killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins have been filmed hunting Chinook salmon together for the ...

When researchers from the University of British Columbia set out to film the solitary hunting habits of Northern resident killer whales, they expected to see quiet and solitary predators at work.

Researchers have observed dolphins and killer whales hunting together for the first time as part of a new study released on Thursday, Dec. 11. The top predators joined forces to feast on salmon off ...

For the first time in history, killer whales and dolphins have been caught working together to hunt salmon. After hunting, dolphins have even been confirmed to eat salmon pieces left by killer whales, ...

Killer whales, also known as orcas, are easily recognized by their stunning black and white appearance. These huge animals can reach up to 26 feet long and are actually the largest members of the ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Northern resident killer whales appear to use dolphins as ‘scouts’, in a surprising cooperative hunting strategy ...

More than 150 years ago, a San Francisco whaler noticed something about killer whales that scientists may be about to formally recognize — at least in name. Charles Melville Scammon submitted a ...

Boat captain Erica Page scanned the ocean’s surface, searching for any signs that killer whales were near. At times, the ocean was calm, the only sound coming from salt water rhythmically slapping the ...

Preface -- What is a marine mammal? -- Main groups of marine mammals -- Modern taxonomy of marine mammals -- How to look for marine mammals -- Natural history of marine mammals -- Conservation -- How ...