Orcas are far more than apex predators—they may be the most intelligent hunters on Earth. Working in pods of up to 50, they ...

SEATTLE (AP) — A wildlife photographer out on a whale watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering ...

Coordinating 4 orcas in perfect synchrony is an absolute requirement for successful ice-based hunting missions. Pervasive vessel noise creates significant communication barriers for pods of up to 20 ...

A seal narrowly escaped becoming orca food when it hopped onto a boat of whale watchers. Kirk Fraser captured footage of the incredible scene in British Columbia, where the seal tried to keep its ...

Orcas maintain a 0 percent fatality rate against humans despite being the ocean’s most capable predators. The 14 teeth per jaw side create a specific mechanical limitation during high-speed aquatic ...

Floating ice provides a perfect resting place for tired seals. They are safer from predators than they would be in the water – or so they think! Danger is lurking in the depths. Circling the ice floe ...