Orcas, sometimes known by the intimidating nickname of "killer whales," are incredible marine mammals, beloved for their sleek bodies and striking white markings that look almost like goggles. Despite ...

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Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern. An orca near the shoreline of Baja California Sur, ...