Killer Whales Collection (#4)

The transient Orca (Orcinus orca) pod T88 consisting of 6 animals in total
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A small pod of about 12 Type B Orca (Orcinus nanus) encountered in Southern Gerlache Strait near the western side of
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

A pod of at least 8 Orcas (Orcinus orca) encountered off George Island near Inian Pass
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Family pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) with whale-watchers in rubber boat behind
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

A gathering of several Orca (Orcinus orca) pods in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
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The transient Orca (Orcinus orca) pod T88 consisting of 6 animals in total
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

A small pod of Type B Orca (Orcinus orca) traveling in Gerlache Strait on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling in a family group (including one with flopped dorsal fin)
Matthew Watkinson / SplashdownDirect

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing towards the camera in rough water. Olafsvik, Iceland
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Group of Killer whales (Orcinus orca), including three adult males, moving through the fjords in winter
Sandro Rucci / SplashdownDirect

Orca whale ML201
TOM-1533 Orca / Killer whale Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus Orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Orca or Killer Whale ML613
TOM-1526 Orca / Killer Whale Orcinus Orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer whale / Orca - Energetic behavior while the orcas feed on a sealion pup
FG-ea-561 Killer whale / Orca - Energetic behavior while the orcas feed on a sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Giant Petrels are waiting while the orcas feed on a sealion pup
FG-ea-555 Killer whale / Orca - Giant Petrels are waiting while the orcas feed on a sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Members of the group of orcas of Northern Patagonia
FG-ea-497 Killer whale / Orca - Members of the group of orcas of Northern Patagonia Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut

Killer whale / Orca - Male (known as Exequiel), member of the group of orcas of Northern Patagonia
FG-ea-491 Killer whale / Orca - Male (known as Exequiel), member of the group of orcas of Northern Patagonia. Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut

Killer whale / Orca - Part of the group of killer whales of Northern Patagonia
FG-ea-489 Killer whale / Orca - Part of the group of killer whales of Northern Patagonia Photographed at Punta norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut

Orca Whales - porpoising (way of swimming) in Puget Sound. ml991
TOM-886 Orca Whales - porpoising (way of swimming) Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Washington, USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer whales - playing with salmon they have caught, like a cat playing with a mouse, before they eat it. ML182
TOM-885 Killer whales / Orcas - playing with salmon they have caught, like a cat playing with a mouse, before they eat it. San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, Washington

Killer Whale - two ml162
TOM-883 Killer Whale / Orca - two Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer Whale - "tail slapping", common behavior. Pacific Northwest. ml1157
TOM-882 Killer Whale / Orca - "tail slapping", common behavior, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Pacific Ocean, Washington

Killer Whale - pod. ml1161
TOM-881 Killer Whale / Orca - pod. Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Washington, USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Orca whale - male. ml207
TOM-887 Orca whale - male. Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Washington, USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer Whales - Sunset Northwest coast ml177
TOM-884 Killer Whale / Orcas - Sunset Washington, USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer Whale - pod. ml1033
TOM-880 Killer Whale / Orca - pod. Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, Washington, USA Orcinus orca Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating and Majestic: The World of Killer Whales" Witness the awe-inspiring power and grace as they breach through the ocean's surface. These magnificent creatures, also known as orca whales, never fail to leave us spellbound with their breathtaking acrobatics. (Killer / Orca Whale - breaching. ML522) Intriguingly intelligent, killer whales exhibit a behavior called spy hopping, where they rise vertically out of the water to get a better view of their surroundings. It's an incredible sight that showcases their curiosity and adaptability in their marine environment. (Killer / Orca Whale - spy hopping ML967P) Venture into the enchanting Pacific Northwest and be captivated by killer whales breaching against a backdrop of stunning landscapes. Their presence in these waters is not only mesmerizing but also crucial for maintaining the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem. (Killer Whale - breaching Pacific Northwest ml96p) As twilight paints the sky with hues of gold, witness transient killer whales surfacing at sunset in Haro Strait off Saturna Island, British Columbia. This magical moment captures nature's beauty at its finest, reminding us of how interconnected we are with these majestic beings. (Transient killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset, Haro Strait, Saturna Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America) Journey to the Southern Ocean where vast expanses meet icy horizons – home to another population of awe-inspiring killer whales gracefully navigating through frigid waters. Their resilience in such extreme conditions is a testament to their remarkable adaptability and survival instincts. (Killer Whales (Orcas), Southern Ocean) United by purpose and strategy, watch as killer whale pods hunt together amidst crystal-clear waters teeming with life beneath them—a true spectacle that highlights both their intelligence and cooperative nature.