KILLER whale Kiska - dubbed the world's loneliest whale - died age 47 after living a "tortured existence" in captivity for decades.

Orcas, often referred to as "killer whales," have earned their intimidating nickname for a reason. These magnificent creatures, despite their beauty, are one of the most feared predators of the ...

A beluga whale at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium had a groundbreaking surgery that is poised to change the future of beluga whale care worldwide.

Take a look Stories by Real-Time News journalists, with AI summarization A white whale calf swimming with its mother off Australia created a memorable moment, while a pod of rare ...

Two killer whales scrubbing kelp between their backs, also known as “allokelping.” Credit: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Lots of animals use tools to get their food, but ...

A mother and son in Australia narrowly escaped an encounter with two hungry cassowaries – one of the only bird species on the planet with a track record of killing humans, according to animal ...

Discover how southern resident orcas use kelp for grooming and bonding, marking the first documented tool use among cetaceans in a groundbreaking study ...

Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication. New research provides fresh evidence for this, documenting how these ...

Orcas were spotted using kelp as a grooming tool on each other, the first known use of tools among cetaceans for something other than hunting prey.

Researchers using a new drone say they have observed killer whales finding and modifying stalks of kelp to preen each other.