This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. The boat circled a pod of killer whales ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

A well-known male killer whale was spotted June 9 traveling alone through Yaquina Bay and along the central Oregon coast, drawing attention from researchers, photographers and onlookers as he hunted ...