An Orca Carried Her Dead Calf for 1,000 Miles One of the most moving events ever recorded in marine science continues to resonate around the world. A mother orca was observed carrying her dead calf for 17 days, swimming nearly 1,000 miles without letting go. This rare and prolonged behavior stunned researchers and deeply moved the public, offering a powerful window into the emotional lives of non-human animals. Orcas are among the most intelligent and socially complex species on Earth, living in

Type A Killer Whales are the largest type of Orca, growing to nearly 10-metres in length, due to their diet of large prey. On this occasion in Antarctica we spotted a pod of nine animals hunting and consuming a Minke whale. Video by Richard Sidey & Aliscia Young / Galaxiid #killerwhale #orca #antarctica #oceans | Richard Sidey

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Happy #OrcaAwarenessMonth! 🎥: Steve De Neef. Orcas (Orcinus orca) are the largest dolphin species. They are apex predators, meaning they have no natural predators (other than humans), and exist in every ocean of the world. The largest orca on record measured 32 feet (9.8 m) in length, and 20,000 pounds (9,000 kg) 😮 Orcas are community animals, living in matrilineal pods - each with their distinct cultures and dialects. They hunt collaboratively, using social signals (squeaks, whistles, and chi