So what should you do if you ever encounter an orca while swimming in the ocean? The most important thing is to stay calm. Don’t splash, scream, or make sudden movements. Such actions could make ...

Fernández suggests that an orca injured by a vessel may have prompted ... The whales appear extremely calm and relaxed with no signs of agitation." "Hence, we try and avoid the word attack.

Scientists have found increasing evidence that culture shapes what and how orcas eat, what they do for fun, even their choice of mates. Michael Parfit / Mountainside Films Orcas have evolved ...

An orphaned orca calf previously trapped in a Canadian ... “At 2:30 AM during the high tide on a clear and glass calm, star filled night, kʷiisaḥiʔis swam past the sand bar her mother ...

Orcas evolved from a small deer-like species that roamed the earth more than 50 million years ago. They are among the most formidable animals in the ocean — pack-hunting creatures that feed on ...