Killer whales are known for exceptional intelligence, displaying complex social structures and sophisticated communication.

A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a ...

Prior to this instance, the “tongue-nibbling” had only been observed a handful of times in captivity. First seen in captive ...

The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, “involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact.” ...

"... Its prevalence is extremely low — it may appear and then not be observed again for several years," the study’s co-author ...

THIS is the astonishing moment a pair of orcas was spotted kissing – with tongues – for the first time ever in the wild. The ...

Never-before-seen moment two frisky killer whales are filmed KISSING in incredible footage – and they even use tongue Scientists described it as 'repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral ...

Killer whales continue to surprise us. Earlier this month, we learned that the largest members of the dolphin family use kelp ...

BELOVED orca Lolita, who was known for her mind-blowing tricks and decades spent in captivity, died just weeks after she was ...

The apex predators have offered up fish, birds, turtles and whales to humans around the world, according to the study.

Other populations of killer whales have been observed rubbing their bodies on smooth stone beaches, possibly to remove dead skin. "Most examples of tool use in animals involve solving ecological ...