Orca news, features and articles
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Orcas are attacking boats near Europe. It might be a fad.Orcas are snapping the rudders off boats near Europe, and it may be a cetacean fad.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Killer whales spotted for the first time killing blue whalesKiller whales can hunt and kill blue whales, according to three documented episodes in Australia.
By Laura Geggel Published
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'Grandma' killer whale missing from pod, feared deadOne of the Southern Resident orcas, a 47-year-old female known as L47, hasn't been seen by census takers since February.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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5 gruesome killer whale attacksKiller whales hunt in packs, play with their food and sometimes commit murder.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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In rare wildlife encounter, whale watchers spot two white killer whales off JapanWhale watchers in Japan recently saw a pair of white orcas swimming side by side in a pod off the coast of Hokkaido.
By Harry Baker Published
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Dead baby orca reveals harmful chemical levels in killer whalesEight dead whales found in Norway had high levels of chemicals, including banned PCBs, in their bodies.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Young killer whale rescued after stranding on Scottish beachA marine mammal medic praised locals who helped save a stranded juvenile killer whale from a beach in Scotland. Here's how they did it.
By Harry Baker Published
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Secret Group of Killer Whales Discovered in Southern OceanThese marine mammals look like killer whales but smaller, with smaller patches above their eyes and pointier dorsal fins. What are these posers
By Kimberly Hickok Published
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Newborn Orca Spotted Off Seattle Coast. Will the Baby Survive Its 1st Year?A beleaguered orca population finally has something to celebrate.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
