Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.

The three killer whales, not previously recorded in the region, may have traveled from Alaska ...

In September, a ray of hope shone upon the southern resident killer whale population, when researchers spotted a newborn orca calf in J Pod. However, those hopes appear to have been dashed. The ...

According to the aquarium, Old Thom is the only orca regularly seen in North Atlantic waters. Unlike most killer whales that ...

Rare J Pod sighting draws attention as endangered orcas pass Tacoma with calf Orca Network confirms early migration linked to salmon availability in region Officials urge minimal boat noise to avoid ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Southern resident orcas from the L Pod made a rare appearance near Depoe Bay on March 24. The sighting coincided with Oregon’s Whale Watch Week, hosted each year by Oregon ...

Other orcas visit from places such as Iceland, but are more commonly seen in the Shetlands and the west coast of Scotland.

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. — There’s new hope in the J Pod of endangered Southern Resident orca whales. A new calf has arrived! On Apr. 6, Center for Whale Research biologist Mark Malleson spotted the J ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pygmy sperm whale was attacked by a pod of orcas off the coast of Madeira. Orcas preying on marine mammals are rarely seen in ...

T049C was spotted swimming in the Siuslaw River on April 8. Experts say this behavior is not uncommon.

A pygmy sperm whale was attacked by a pod of orcas off the coast of Madeira. Orcas preying on marine mammals are rarely seen in the region. Camila Dávila Pardo/ Blue Safari Madeira As the whale ...