The animal’s dorsal fin was still floppy, indicating it was less than 24 hours old, according to news reports.

The endangered southern resident killer whales that visit Puget Sound were listed for protection under the federal Endangered ...

The documentary tells the story of the last southern resident killer whale held in captivity, and the efforts of two Lummi women to bring the orca home to a net pen sanctuary.

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Backbone Campaign interpreted Tahlequah’s heroic journey in 2018 as a call to action. It turned its energy, creative tools ...

The sight of an orca clinging to her dead calf for a heartwrenching reason turned out to be a way of coping with loss, just ...

Salmon are struggling to survive. So are the families of endangered southern resident orcas, with a population of just 73, ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo welcomed pandas Bao Li and Ging Bao with a grand celebration, highlighting the species' ...

Orca the Band is an Indie Rock Live Band from Denver, Colorado that brings youthful energy and eclectic taste to the Colorado ...

Bandmates John, Rob, and James from Orca the Band announce their new album, "Dealing in Daydreams," coming this spring on ...

In 2018, an orca in the Pacific Ocean’s Southern Resident population named Tahlequah refused to let go of her dead calf, ...

Sixteen chefs, bars and restaurants from Washington state were named semifinalists for James Beard Awards on Wednesday.Why it ...