Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, McGill ...

The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some ...

Though whale sharks are enormous — capable of growing up to 60 feet long — they are known to be gentle creatures. Conversely, orcas can grow roughly 32 feet long and are apex predators.

Scientists discovered ancient marine reptiles that reached unprecedented trophic levels. These creatures exceeded today’s top ...

Killer whales (also called orcas) are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of their food chain. They feed on fish and squid like other odontocetes (toothed whales) do, but will also target ...

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. Scientists said it was "unprecedented" and showed the exceptional predatory ...

It's interesting to see more killer whales in the Arctic, and being top predators, they can disrupt the ecosystem." The study notes that the orcas' prey species are "culturally and economically ...

These shallow coastal waters would have provided a nursery for the pups, protecting them from predators that were lurking in the open water, like the larger toothed whales. As ice formed at the poles ...

Size Fin whales are the second largest mammal in the ... This wealth of marine life also brings many predators to our shores. Predators live by hunting, killing and eating other animals for ...

Size Fin whales are the second largest mammal in the ... This wealth of marine life also brings many predators to our shores. Predators live by hunting, killing and eating other animals for ...