"These weren't mistakes," says researcher Jared Towers. "They weren't like the killer whales accidentally dropped the food.

Researchers documented 34 instances of purported prey-sharing behavior, which suggests orcas may be altruistic and capable of ...

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social of marine mammals. They live in tight-knit pods ...

Orcas often share food with each other—it’s a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other,” ...

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

On more than 30 occasions and across four oceans, orcas have attempted to share their prey with people, potentially to ...

Killer whales have been documented offering food provisions to humans swimming near them or in nearby boats. Learn more about this fascinating behavior.

Like a proud cat leaving a bird on its owner's doorstep, orcas—also called killer whales—may sometimes offer to share their ...

If you combined with their recent fad for sinking yachts, killer whales are starting to look like the Robin Hoods of the sea.

Scientists documented 34 remarkable cases of wild killer whales trying to give food to humans across four oceans over 20 ...