Why do killer whales (orcas) in captivity kill humans, whereas this doesn't happen in the wild? Federal hearings on the safety of keeping killer whales in captivity began this week, convened by the ...

A California congressman announced Friday that he is planning federal legislation that aims to phase out the captivity of killer whales by banning breeding, importing and exporting the animals for ...

Who is Kiska, the Orca? Jessica Radclifee’s orca attack viral video brings Kiska to limelight. Read about the sordid tale of the loneliest whale in the world. Kiska, an orca once called the “loneliest ...