A female killer whale gives birth to one calf at a time every three to 10 years. Orcas work together to take care of the young. Female killer whales live to be around 50 years old, but some orcas ...

You can watch PBS on television via most cable TV packages — check your local listings for details. You can also live stream "Expedition Killer Whale" for free on the PBS website and app, which will ...

Recent findings used wildlife forensics and citizen science data to provide the first confirmed evidence of killer whale ...

Feb. 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming ...

Discover 10 lesser-known facts about the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. Learn about its diet, communication, ...

Dive into these 17 fascinating whale facts that seem straight out... Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the ocean’s most feared predators. These incredible creatures are known for ...

The pod of killer whales that showed up Thursday, Jan. 30, have only been documented less than 10 times since 1993.

Pack-ice killer whales are highly social creatures, communicating through various vocalizations like pulsed calls and whistles. For the first time, researchers have recorded these vocalizations and ...

NOAA Fisheries West Coast An orca whale mother has kept her dead calf by her side for at least 11 days. Tahlequah (who is also known as her alpha-numeric designation, J35) previously made ...

The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.

Orcas, also called killer whales, are apex predators of the ocean. Their intelligence, hunting skills, and sheer power make ...