An orca calf named J64, a part of the ‘J’ Pod last seen near the Swanson Channel between Victoria, BC and Washington, is most ...

Despite initial optimism about its condition, J-64 has not been seen since October 23, when researchers saw all 27 members of the J-Pod in Canada’s Swanson Channel.

The classic book Moby Dick features an enraged, giant white whale that rams and sinks a ship – and four terrified gals and ...

Orcas have been observed ramming boats and even sinking some of them. But this isn't new. Here's a video from 2014 of a pod of orcas chasing a speedboat.

A rare moment of hope for the endangered southern resident killer whales off Vancouver Island has turned to heartbreak.

While they will continue to watch for the young orca, researchers have concluded that J64 is likely deceased, based on this latest encounter. According to the Center for Whale Research, the standard ...

While orcas, also known as "killer whales," are a common sight in the northeast Pacific Ocean, they’re rarely detected in the ...

The Center for Whale Research’s latest census shows just 74 of the orcas remain. They need more food, space and less ...

Most people who grew up in the 1990s remember Free Willy, the feel-good movie that convinced millions that a whale could gain ...

The two orcas at Marineland Antibes are still there, with a heartbreaking video on Instagram showing them attempting to perform.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Dawn Brancheau, 40, was a seasoned SeaWorld trainer who had worked with killer whales for 15 years - but during a petting session, Tilikum grabbed her by the ponytail and drag ...

Animal rights advocates have warned that 'time is running out' for orcas Wikie and Keijo, who remain trapped at France's now-defunct Marineland of Antibes.