Diet affects killer whale pollution exposure more than location
Killer whales that eat seals or other whales have higher persistent organic pollutants in their blubber than those that forage on fish.
What’s behind mysterious killer whale attacks on porpoises?
For decades, orcas in the Pacific Northwest have been observed harassing and killing porpoises without eating them. A new study digs into why.
Killer whale skin disease worries scientists
Lesions may reflect decreases in southern resident killer whales’ ability to fight disease, according to new research.
What do killer whales eat?
A new overview of the diets of killer whales shows they don’t all eat the same thing, researchers report.
What do killer whales eat?
A new overview of the diets of killer whales shows they don’t all eat the same thing, researchers report.