As more and more data are collected we're learning not only about the prevalence of cooperation, compassion, and empathy among members of the same species (see also and) but also of instances of ...

Kodiak biologists examining the carcass of a young gray whale that recently washed ashore say it was likely attacked by killer whales. The whale's corpse washed up in late May near Surfer's Beach, ...

A long-term study using DNA from whale scat has revealed surprising complexity in the diets of southern Alaska’s fish-eating killer whales.

Marine wildlife researchers are sharing findings about recent whale deaths on the West Coast of the United States. The causes of the deaths may be multiple, as the animals seem to face numerous ...

Residents and visitors in British Columbia have been experiencing a rare sight thanks to a pod of killer whales. Ryan Chilibeck, who lives in Gibsons, across Howe Sound from West Vancouver, spoke to ...

Gray whale strandings, which occur during the spring months when whales migrate past the Washington coast, are happening at a higher rate than this time in past years. The strandings began on April 2 ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

Sightings of Antarctic orcas in Australian waters are very rare. A tour group in WA saw what appeared to be a pod of ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to ...

Pacific gray whale numbers have dropped to their lowest point since the 1970s, with calf numbers also at a record low. The decline follows a previous "unusual mortality event" from 2019-2023, raising ...