“The scientific evidence has been building over the years showing that orcas have poor well-being in concrete tanks because of the mismatch between their adaptations and life in these facilities.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will debut a new exhibition on orcas next month at its Exposition Park location, it was announced Thursday. The exhibition, titled “Orcas: Our Shared ...

"Free Willy" star Jason James Richter is imploring French authorities to urgently relocate two captive orcas from a closed marine park. The whales remain in tanks at Marineland Antibes near Cannes, in ...

Orcas can live nearly a century in the wild. They rule the oceans but are curious animals, especially when it comes to humans. This inquisitive nature doesn’t always serve them well, particularly when ...

TideBreakers warns two captive orcas, Wikie and Keijo, face deteriorating conditions at Marineland Antibes. France & Spain urged to approve transfer. TORONTO, CANADA ...

Tilikum, possibly the most famous orca in the world, has died, according to SeaWorld Orlando. He was the subject of the influential documentary Blackfish, and outcry over his story prompted SeaWorld ...

Tilikum was once the star attraction at SeaWorld Orlando - but behind the performances lay a dark and tragic history. Captured as a calf and held in captivity for decades, he was involved in the ...