Many people refer to orcas as “killer whales“, and for good reason. They are the ultimate top dogs of the ocean, able to take down large whales and even great white sharks! But what about humans — ...

In July 1911, it took Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Edward Wilson and Henry Bowers 19 days to travel from Cape Evans to the emperor ...

Despite their name, killer whales — or orcas — are not whales ... since bigger animals lose heat more slowly than smaller ones do. Whales eat a variety of prey. The size of their meals ...

In some places, the underside of the sea ice looks like giant green clouds. These are the 'grass meadows' of Antarctica, made ...

There is something magical about getting up close and personal with animals in their own habitats. When we started planning ...

Despite their name, killer whales — or orcas — are not whales ... Whale milk is very fatty, rich and thick — about as thick as toothpaste. Whales eat a variety of prey. The size of their meals depends ...

Calves, however, may be targeted by sharks, killer whales, or even polar bears if they stray too far from their mother’s protective care. On rare occasions, large pods of orcas have been observed ...

These creatures eat sea lions, porpoises and other whales. There are about 400 Bigg’s killer whales swimming off the Pacific ...

It was a shocking discovery. Killer whales eat a wide range of food as a species, from fish to squid to marine mammals such as seals. But different groups often have specialized diets based on ...