Orcas, or killer whales, also adopted a bizarre behavior during this time that could only be described as a fad—balancing dead salmon on their heads like aquatic hats. Just as quickly as this ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – One fashion trend from the ’80s may be making a comeback – at least with killer whales. An orca has been spotted wearing a salmon hat for the first time since 1987.

That summer, a female killer whale started wearing a dead salmon on her head, kick-starting the so-called “salmon hat” trend, according to the conservation nonprofit ORCA. Within weeks ...

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

The charismatic killer whale ... West Coast orcas). These whales are distinct from all others — genetically unique, communicating in a unique dialect, and feeding extensively on salmon. As few as 74 ...

He said he was overjoyed to hear of killer whales wearing salmon as hats. Whether it was a fashion trend or proof of their hunting skills, he had seen it as a good sign. "I don't know that there's ...