In late October, a peculiar sight caught the attention of wildlife enthusiasts and scientists alike: several orcas were ...

In 1987, a group of killer whales off the northwestern coast of North America briefly donned salmon “hats,” carrying dead fish on their heads for weeks. Recently, a male orca known as J27 ...

Winter is Shane Muckey’s favorite time of year for one reason: Salmon River steelhead. Muckey, 56, owns Altmar Outfitters ...

These orcas primarily feed on Chinook salmon, which are large, nutrient-rich fish and form a crucial part ... The act of balancing a salmon on one’s head could serve as a form of communication ...