The killer whales are using a kind of marine loofah to exfoliate. Rubbing the kelp between their bodies is a form of mutual grooming, and quite possibly, the first documented tool use for social ...

A new study reveals killer whales fashion kelp into tools and use them to groom each other, a possible first for marine ...

For the first time, orcas have been seen making and using tools out of seaweed. The reason? Most likely as a form of social ...

Seven false killer whales stranded on a beach in Western Australia, photos show. Then, rescuers rushed in to help, managing to save a handful of them.

Seven false killer whales stranded on a beach in Western Australia, photos show. Then, rescuers rushed in to help, managing to save a handful of them.

Seven false killer whales stranded on a beach in Western Australia, photos show. Then, rescuers rushed in to help, managing to save a handful of them.

False killer whales — which are found throughout all the world’s oceans — are distinguished by their dark complexion, slender frame and lack of a beak, according to the National Oceanic and ...

In short: Seven false killer whales have been reported as stranded near Bremer Bay on WA's southern coast. Four of them are believed to have died and the remaining three may have to be euthanased.

Two killer whales have killed dozens — if not hundreds — of sharks, including the vaunted great whites, with an ease that has stunned marine biologists. Accessibility statement Skip to main ...