Orca news, features and articles
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'Incredible and rare' sight as endangered whale attacked by 60 orcas in brutal huntA massive gang of over 60 orcas was seen brutalizing an endangered pygmy blue whale off the coast of Western Australia by a whalewatching tour.
By Jess Thomson Published
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Orcas off Antarctica filmed teaching calves to hunt in incredible new footageThe adult orcas swam around the ice demonstrating how to pull a seal off by its tail.
By Hannah Osborne Published
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Orcas: Facts about killer whalesDiscover interesting facts about orcas, the deadly and beautiful predators that lurk in every ocean.
By Marilyn Perkins Last updated
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Grieving orca mom carries dead calf around on her head for a 2nd timeAn orca famous for carrying a dead calf around has once again been spotted with a deceased newborn on her head in Puget Sound, but there's some good news for her endangered southern resident killer whale pod.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world's largest shark — 'This is a fascinating behaviour'The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory behavior.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 yearsOrcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still aren't sure why they do it.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Orca quiz: Will you sink or swim?Quiz Have a go at our killer whale quiz and find out if you'll make a big splash or a major fail.
By Christina Hughes Published
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Boat-ramming orcas may be using yachts as target practice toys, scientists suggestOrcas off the coasts of Spain and Portugal may be using boats as targets to practice hunting their favorite food, Atlantic bluefin tuna.
By Melissa Hobson Published
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2 young orcas ram sailboat off northern France — 800 miles from 'attack' hotspotCoastguards had to tow a 40-foot-long sailboat back to port after two young orcas severely damaged the boat's rudder near Guilvinec in the French region of Brittany.
By Sascha Pare Published
