Dubbed "allokelping," it might be a unique cultural phenomenon that's as endangered as the orca population itself ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...

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

"They're using the kelp to rub between themselves." During 12 days - between April and July 2024 - of studying a population ...

Researchers have observed a population of orcas that cut and position kelp tools between their bodies to scrub each other’s ...

Learn more about a group of orcas in the Pacific Northwest that have been observed making and using tools to groom each other ...

A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of ...

A new study reveals killer whales fashion kelp into tools and use them to groom each other, a possible first for marine ...

And killer whale youngsters are fond of playing kelp keep-away. But what the southern residents are doing with the kelp ...

Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented ...

The animal kingdom showcases surprising hybrids, offspring of different species sharing traits. These real-life creatures, ...

Drone footage reveals killer whales using kelp to bond, groom, and possibly heal - offering a rare glimpse into their social ...