Orca news, features and articles
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How to Keep Captive Killer Whales HappyAmidst controversy over captive orcas, researchers suggest ways to make life better for the killer whales in marine parks.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Ripe Old Age: SeaWorld's Killer Whale Tilikum Near Death at 35By Laura Geggel Published
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SeaWorld Phasing Out Killer Whale Shows: Will It Make a Difference?SeaWorld San Diego, long known for its live killer-whale shows, will begin phasing out the performances next year in favor of conservation-based shows.
By Kate Goldbaum Published
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It's a Girl! Newborn Killer Whale Identified in Endangered PodResearchers have determined the baby orca born into a pod off the west coast is a female.
By Kelly Dickerson Published
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Newborn Killer Whale Brings Hope for Endangered PodA baby killer whale was born into the endangered J-pod that lives off the coast of Washington state.
By Kelly Dickerson Published
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Killer Whales Caught in Stunning Drone Footage (Video)A population of killer whales has been captured playing, chasing prey and socializing in gorgeous video taken by a tiny unmanned drone.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Photos: Drone Reveals Killer WhalesA tiny drone has captured stunning images of a killer whale pod, revealing which whales are pregnant and malnourished.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Killer Whales Learn How to Speak DolphinKiller whales are known for their haunting songs consisting of complex whistles and clicks, but they can also learn "dolphin speak," a new study finds.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Killer Whales Bully Lone Blue Whale in Rare VideoIncredible video shows a gang of orcas attacking a lone blue whale off the coast of California.
By Nina Sen Published
