Killer Whale Collection (#2)

Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January. Cetaceans are attracted to this area to feed on the large numbers of spawning Herring fish

Orcas / Killer whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in open water, Three Kings Islands, New Zealand. Pacific Ocean

The hunt start
Serge Melesan

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) beached whilst hunting Sea lion (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Straight of Juan de Fuca, Southern resident killer whale breaching

Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

A pod of orcas swim at dawn, in Medfjord sea, <br> Mefjordvaer, Senja Island, Norway
A pod of orcas swim at dawn, in Medfjord sea, Mefjordvaer, Senja Island, Norway

Orca whale (Orcinus orca) breaching. British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Wild Killer Whale Watching at Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in Caleta Valdes, Valdes Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in Caleta Valdes, Valdes Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, side view

The dorsal fin of an orca, or killer whale in Behm Canal near Ketchikan

Big pod of orcas in Icy Strait a family unit

Fast swimming orcas make their way along Icy Strait

An orca family swimming along Icy Strait, Alaska

An orca family swimming along Icy Strait, Alaska

Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming side by side at sea surface with snow-covered mountains in background, Vestfjord, Ofotfjord, and Tysfjord, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Norwegian Sea. November

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) mature male, swimming underwater. Hamn, Senja, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Two Killer whales / Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) close to the shore, Punta Norte Nature Reserve, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Curious type B2 killer whale (Orcinus orca), inspecting the ship in the Errera Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Curious type B2 killer whales (Orcinus orca), mother and calf inspecting the ship in the Errera Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adult bull killer whales (Orcinus orca), surfacing near the Cleveland Peninsula, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Adult bull killer whale (Orcinus orca), surfacing near the Cleveland Peninsula, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Killer whale (Orcinus orca), calf breaching near the Cleveland Peninsula, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Bowl Depicting Shark or Killer Whale, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Bowl Depicting Shark or Killer Whale, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Flaring Bowl Depicting Abstract Killer Whales, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Flaring Bowl Depicting Abstract Killer Whales, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Kinds of whales (coloured engraving)
997539 Kinds of whales (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Ecotype Big B killer whales (Orcinus orca), surfacing amongst ice floes in the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ecotype Big B killer whale (Orcinus orca), surfacing amongst ice floes in Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ecotype Little B killer whale (Orcinus orca), surfacing in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Time Zone
Mohammad Rasool Fahmani

orca's dream
Mirko De Luca

Orca at sunset
Jeffrey C. Sink

Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming in sea surrounded by mountains at sunset, Iceland, January

Kenai Fjords, Alaska, pod of Orca Killer Whales

USA, Alaska, Sitka, Sitka Sound killer whales playing in water

Straight of Juan de Fuca, Washington State, USA. Southern resident killer whale blowing

Killer whale or orca pod (Orcinus orca), Resurrection Bay, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset near Point Adolphus, Icy Strait, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Killer Whales Rising To Blow, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Killer Whales Rising To Blow, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) tail slapping at sunset, transient race, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Orcas (Orcinus orca) pod feeding on herring, wide shot showing surrounding landscape, Iceland, January 2013

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Witness the majestic power and beauty of killer whales, also known as orcas (Orcinus orca). These incredible creatures never fail to captivate us with their breathtaking displays. In one stunning moment, a killer whale breaches the surface, its massive body soaring through the air in a display of pure strength and grace (Killer / Orca Whale - breaching. ML522). But it's not just their acrobatics that leave us in awe. A male named Mel shows his predatory prowess as he attacks a young South American sea lion, reminding us of the true nature of these apex predators (Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion). In another mesmerizing sight, an orca whale engages in spy hopping, lifting its head above water to catch a glimpse of its surroundings (Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping ML967P). The intelligence behind those piercing eyes is simply astounding. Traveling all the way to Shetland, Scotland, we witness an entire pod surfacing together – a powerful reminder of their strong social bonds and cooperative hunting strategies (Orca whales (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing together, Shetland, Scotland, UK. April). Closer to home in the Pacific Northwest lies yet another spectacle as a killer whale breaches against the backdrop of rugged coastal landscapes (Killer Whale - breaching Pacific Northwest ml96p). It's moments like these that remind us why we must protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats. A resident killer whale bull patrols Cattle Pass on San Juan Island in Washington state – an emblematic image representing our shared responsibility for conservation efforts across North America (Resident killer whale bull Orcinus orca Cattle Pass San Juan Island Washington United States of America North America). Venturing further south along California's coast brings us face-to-face with transient adult males roaming Monterey Bay.