Prior to this instance, the “tongue-nibbling” had only been observed a handful of times in captivity. First seen in captive ...

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

A study published in the journal Oceans details the remarkable chance encounter between a group of citizen scientists on a ...

BELOVED orca Lolita, who was known for her mind-blowing tricks and decades spent in captivity, died just weeks after she was ...

Two killer whales have been caught "kissing" on camera in a fiord in northern Norway. A group of ...

Scientists have recorded an 'exceptionally rare' wild orca behavior known as 'tongue-nibbling' for the first time. The social ...

The encounter, observed by snorkelers in Norway, "involved repeated episodes of gentle, face-to-face oral contact." ...

Killer whales continue to surprise us. Earlier this month, we learned that the largest members of the dolphin family use kelp ...

THIS is the astonishing moment a pair of orcas was spotted kissing – with tongues – for the first time ever in the wild. The ...

Killer whales make kelp tools to 'massage' each other . 23 June 2025. Share Save. Victoria Gill. Science correspondent, BBC News. Share Save. Watch: Killer whales use kelp to ‘massage’ each other.

The two killer whales currently live at Marineland Antibes along the French Riviera. A proposed whale sanctuary in Port Hilford, N.S., hopes to offer a safe haven for whales coming out of captivity.

There have been increased calls for the French government to re-home two killer whales and 12 dolphins that were left behind at Marineland Antibes. The marine park in France closed its doors in ...