Orcas, also called killer whales, are apex predators of the ocean. Their intelligence, hunting skills, and sheer power make them both fascinating and terrifying. Here are 11 chilling facts!

The paper said that killer whales have previously been recorded specifically choosing certain organs, such as whale tongue, as well as shark liver. Orcas, often referred to as the “wolves of the sea,” ...

A video of the woman approaching the whales was posted to YouTube and later used as evidence in court. The judge ruled it ...

This story appears in the July 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. There are no orcas to speak of in Western literature. Although they look like mythic creatures, with their sleek bodies ...

A pod of orcas off the coast of Mexico appears to have learned new skills that help them hunt whale sharks — the world’s largest fish, scientists say. A study published Friday in the journal ...

Powered by a balanced scoring attack and a ferocious defensive surge, the Coupeville High School varsity boys’ basketball ...