Killer whales, also known as orcas, are easily recognized by their stunning black and white appearance. These huge animals ...

More than 96% of deforestation, or human-caused, permanent removal of forest cover, occurs in the tropics.

Killer whales are one of the most intelligent animals; only humans have a larger brain relative to their body size, according to the study.

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 ...

Local News North Shore whale watch boat gets up close to 2 white sharks Two great white sharks were spotted about 10 miles off Gloucester's coast Wednesday, as captured in several photos and a video.

It was a sight no one expected after two great white sharks were spotted off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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

Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool” usage by marine mammals. The “southern ...

The whales use quick body movements to tear pieces of bull kelp for use as tools, perhaps the first known toolmaking by a marine mammal.