Killer Whale Collection (#7)

Alaska. Katmai NP. Orcas in the Shelikof Strait

USA, Alaska, Ketchikan. Three orcas surface at sunset

USA, Alaska, Petersburg, Pod of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in Frederick Sound on summer evening

USA, Alaska, Juneau, Pod of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in Stephens Passage on summer morning

USA, Alaska, Juneau, Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) surface to breathe while swimming in Stephens Passage on summer morning

USA, Alaska, Juneau, Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) raises its dorsal fin while swimming in Stephens Passage on summer morning

USA, Alaska, Juneau, Close-up view of Killer Whales fin (Orcinus orca) surfacing while swimming in Stephens Passage on summer morning

Antarctica. Orca whales Antarctica

killer whale (orca), Orcinus orca, in the waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

killer whales (orcas), Orcinus orca, pod traveling in waters off the western Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Killer whales, computer artwork. Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are large predatory dolphins that are found in seas all over the world except for the extreme polar regions

GREENLAND WHALE. Colored lithograph, 19th century

Adult female Orca Whale (Orcinus Orca), Puget Sound, Dyes Inlet, Washington State, USA

Orca or Killer whale

Orca or Killer Whales

Orca, underwater (Orcinus orca). Mexico, Sea of Cortez. (rr)
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Orcas including adult male underater. (Orcinus orca). Off Punta Espejo, Marchena Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
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The transient Orca (Orcinus orca) pod T88 consisting of 6 animals in total
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Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA
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Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming underwater. Water is very dark because the orca enter Norwegian fjords in middle of winter
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Orca (Orcinus orca) and diver. Akaroa, New Zealand
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Orca (Orcinus orca). Juvenile interacting with group. Akaroa, New Zealand
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Orca (Orcinus orca) from above, showing whole body length. Akaroa, New Zealand
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Young Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) power lunging in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
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Spy-hopping Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Fjordland, northern Norway
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Adult male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing with snowy mountains behind. Winter in northern Norway
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Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing near a shoal of herring also being attacked by numerous gulls
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Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, with eye clear of the water, west of Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland
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Young male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset with blow backlit over its head. Tysford, Norway
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Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Adult male feeding with gulls. Mid-winter in Tysfjord, Norway
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Killer whale (Orcinus orca) Mother slapping her tail flukes near her calf with snowy mountains behind
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Orca at surface, view from below (Orcinus orca). Mexico, Sea of Cortez. (rr)
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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.