Orcas look like water pandas, but live up to the nickname “killer whale.” This name originates from sailors who witnessed orcas preying on whales that were far larger than themselves. These sailors ...

Killer whales utilize echolocation as a communication and hunting instrument. These sounds travel through the water and, upon encountering an object, reflect back, disclosing crucial information about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is regarded ...