Killer whales, as apex predators with long lifespans, are prone to accumulating high levels of persistent organic pollutants ...

Killer whales are the only natural predator of baleen whales—those that have "baleen" in their mouths to sieve their plankton ...

Scientists have confirmed a great white shark found dead on a beach in western Victoria in 2023 was killed by orcas for its ...

Although wild killer whales do not intentionally harm people, they have attacked boats. In the summer of 2020, orcas rammed into and damaged sailing boats near Spain and Portugal. Three young male ...

Orcas have no natural predators. They sit at the top of the ... and even beach themselves to grab prey. Killer whales have large, complex brains. They teach hunting techniques to their young ...

But of particular interest to PhD student Isabella Reeves are the interactions between killer whales and white sharks. Several reports suggest that these apex predators are increasingly targeting ...

The recent autopsy of a partially devoured great white shark confirms a brutal hunting trend—killer whales around the ... Great white sharks are apex predators, but that doesn’t mean they ...

The recent autopsy of a partially devoured great white shark confirms a brutal hunting trend—killer whales around the world are not afraid to attack the fearsome fish, especially when they get a taste ...

Klipspringer is a small and agile antelope. It is known for its excellent jumping ability and a compact body. This animal is ...