Orcas

marine-mammals

The largest member of the dolphin family is the orca, also known as the killer whale. Orcas are apex predators with a circumpolar distribution in all the world’s oceans and re...

marine-life

Orca, or killer whales, are highly skilled marine predators with diets that vary by population and ecosystem. While all orca are carnivorous, distinct ecotypes specialize in dif...

marine-mammals

Orca attacks on other marine mammals are common and an expected part of natural predation; most documented incidents involve interactions with marine mammals rather than humans....

marine-predation

Orcas eating great white sharks is an ecologically significant but uncommon event documented in several coastal waters. These interactions typically reflect specialized, learned...

marine-mammals

Orcas and yachts intersect in coastal waters where marine traffic overlaps with the natural range of these intelligent toothed whales. This relationship explainer synthesizes wh...

zoos-and-aquariums

Marineland France in Antibes is a long-standing marine park featuring dolphins, orcas, and sea lions, structured as a permanent exhibition venue and research participant. This e...

Animals and Wildlife

Below is a concise overview of verifiable details about Keiko to anchor common questions and public discussion.

marine-biology

Yes, some whales can and do eat sharks, but this depends heavily on species, size, and behavior. Large baleen whales generally filter tiny prey and do not eat sharks. In contras...

Animals & Nature

A baby orca, or calf, is a young killer whale from birth through early developmental stages. At birth, a calf typically measures 2.4 to 2.8 meters (8 to 9 feet) and weighs about...