A study in 2018 revealed that some orcas are able to imitate human speech, mirroring words such as 'Amy', 'Hello' and 'Bye ...

Ask anyone who’s had encounters with killer whales, and they will tell you just how smart they are. Orcas are incredibly ...

Wild Orcas Offer Food to Humans, Leaving Scientists Searching for Answers ...

Killer whales share food with humans to get to know us better By Abhimanyu Ghoshal July 02, 2025 Researchers believe orcas offer prey to humans to observe their reactions, and maybe to practice ...

Killer whales are among the ocean’s most powerful predators. They can prey on stingrays, seals, porpoises, and even massive baleen whales. They are also known for disrupting great white sharks and ...

Orcas have begun damaging human boats in a way scientists did not anticipate. Instead of random contact, the animals repeatedly target rudders - leaving vessels disabled. Researchers believe the ...

ANTIBES, France — A female orca at a marine park in France has learned a handful of words and can mimic human language, according to scientists. The 16-year-old killer whale, named Wikie, can say ...

New Canadian-led research into northern resident killer whales suggests even when food is plentiful, orca moms struggle to ...