Orca news, features and articles
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Stealth Mode: Killer Whales Go Dark to Stalk PreyKiller whales that feed on marine mammals may passively listen for the sounds of their prey and then strike in complete darkness, new research suggests.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Puget Sound Orcas To Remain on Endangered ListThe killer whales of Puget Sound are one of a kind.
By Gayathri Vaidyanathan Published
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DNA Sheds Light on Rare Killer Whale TypeA scarcely seen type of orca is likely a distinct subspecies or species, researchers say.
By Megan Gannon Published
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How Killer Whales Boosted Porpoise EcholocationHarbor porpoises likely evolved high-frequency sonar clicks to avoid orcas.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Killer Whales May Have Been Trapped by Climate ChangeAs the planet warms, will we see more trapped sea mammals?
By Marc Lallanilla Published
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'Mama's Boys' May Explain Killer Whale MenopauseMenopause allows aging killer whale mothers to care for their adult sons, new research shows.
By Megan Gannon Published
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Image Gallery: Russia's Beautiful Killer WhalesOne all-white male orca stands out from the crowd.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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One of a Kind: All-White Killer Whale SpottedThe male orca got its name "Iceberg" from its towering white dorsal fin.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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False Killer Whales Focus Sound Waves to 'See' PreyFalse killer whales can focus their echolocation sounds on an object to get a better "view" of it.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
