Scientists believe that the kissing-like behavior likely reinforces "social bonds" between the animals Scientists have recorded the wild orcas engaging in "tongue-nibbling" — a social behavior similar ...

SEATTLE -- Wild orcas on more than 30 occasions in four oceans have attempted to share their prey with people, potentially to develop relationships with humans, researchers have found. In each of the ...

SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — As dawn broke over San Juan Island, a team of scientists stood on the deck of a barge and unspooled over a mile of fiber-optic cable into the frigid waters of the Salish ...

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Orcas have been known to display an array of anthropomorphic-seeming behaviors, from playing to mourning and even scuttling boats. Now, killer whales have been observed making out in the wild for the ...

Whales and French Kissing? Yes, this behavior actually exists. Previously, it was only known among captive orcas. Now, it has been documented for the first time in the wild—and underwater: Two killer ...

They amuse us by wearing salmon hats, enrage us by sinking our expensive yachts, and now they have been documented sharing their meals with us – why? Food sharing amongst orcas can also be extended to ...

The Russian government takes action weeks after video footage showed the animals languishing in freezing waters.