Toothed Whales Collection (page 7)

Sperm whale Photographed in the Gulf of California (Sea of cortez), Mexico CC 471
FG-bz-63 SPERM WHALE - BLOWING Photographed in the Gulf of California (Sea of cortez), Mexico Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sea lion pup
FG-by-544 Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-by-505 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer Whale - pod traveling near shore. This population of killer whales feed on herring
FG-bv-247 Killer Whale - pod traveling near shore Tysfjord, Norway Orcinus orca This population of killer whales feed on herring

Killer Whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring. In the autumn
FG-bv-127 Killer Whale - this population of killer whales feed on herring Vestfjord, Norway Orcinus orca In the autumn, schools of herring enter fjords of the NW coast of Norway

Killer whale - feeding, with gulls hovering around and trying to catch some herrings at the surface
FG-BU-830 Killer Whale / Orca - during "carousel feeding" Tysfjord, Norway Orcinus orca This population of killer whales feed on herring

Killer whale / Orca - Breaching Photographed in Icy Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
FG-ax-901 Killer whale / Orca - Breaching Photographed in Icy Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer whale / Orca - Pod members resting together; synchronized breathing
FG-ah-908 Killer whale / Orca - Pod members resting together; synchronized breathing. Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia

Killer whale / Orca - Male (tall dorsal fin), and female Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada
FG-ab-417 Killer whale / Orca - Male (tall dorsal fin), and female Photographed in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal

Killer Whale Patagonia
FG-7205 Killer Whale / Orca Patagonia Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Long-finned Pilot Whale North Atlantic
FG-7060 Long-finned Pilot WHALE - x two North Atlantic Globicephala malaena Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer whale / Orca - male, hunting South American Sea lions Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-7009 Killer WHALE / Orca - hunting sealion along beach Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Killer Whale Tysfiord, Norway
FG-6996 KILLER WHALE / Orca Tysfiord, Norway Orinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer whales
FG-4875 KILLER WHALE / Orca Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer whale - male Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada FG-AA-472
FG-4849 Killer whale - male Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Killer Whale - adult male
FG-2500 Killer Whale / Orca - adult male Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sperm Whale Underwater Bahamas
FG-12514 Sperm Whale - Underwater Bahamas Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sperm Whales Social group of females, juveniles, calves. The head of a calf is touching its mother's head
FG-12513 Sperm Whales - Social group of females, juveniles, calves. The head of a calf is touching its mother's head (animal blowing in upper middle left)

Short-finned Pilot Whale
FG-11413 Short-finned Pilot Whale Globicephala macrorhynchus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beluga Whale Canadian Arctic
DOC-161 Beluga Whale Canadian Arctic Delphinapterus leucas Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sperm Whale - mother, daughter & new calf
VT-7866 SPERM WHALES - Mother, daughters & new calf Azores Physeter catodon Physeter macroephalus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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

BELUGA WHALE
TOM-1260 Beluga Whale Delphinapterus leucas Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Killer Whale
LB-10035 Killer Whale / Orca Captivity Orcinus orca Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Sperm whale Near the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean
FG-cb-251 Sperm WHALE - full body underwater Near the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Sperm whale Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal). Atlantic Ocean
FG-CB-252 Sperm Whale - underwater Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal). Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Toothed Whales: Majestic Creatures of the Ocean" In the vast expanse of the ocean, a group captivate our attention with their awe-inspiring presence. Among them is MEL, an adult male Orca or Killer whale, who has graced us with his existence for 45 to 50 years. These images were taken in March 2006 as he embarked on a hunting expedition along the shores of Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, Argentina. Another member of this remarkable species is the Beluga Whale. Pictured as PTL9599, it showcases its pristine white beauty against a backdrop that hints at its Canadian Arctic habitat. The Vancouver Aquarium in Canada also houses one such magnificent creature, reminding us of their global reach and popularity. The power and agility displayed by these they can truly mesmerizing. ML522 captures an Orca breaching out of the water while ML967P demonstrates spy hopping - a behavior where they raise their heads above the surface to observe their surroundings. Witnessing these incredible moments evokes both wonder and respect for these intelligent beings. From Pacific Northwest to British Columbia's Johnstone Strait, several pods unite to form what can only be described as a "superpod. " This extraordinary sight reminds us that even within their own kind, toothed whales exhibit social bonds and cooperation beyond our comprehension. Venturing further north into Baffin Island in Canada's Arctic region reveals encounters with Narwhals - mythical creatures known for their long spiraled tusks protruding from their heads. Their unique appearance adds another layer of fascination to this already diverse family of marine mammals. As we delve deeper into understanding these captivating creatures' lives and behaviors through photography captured during various expeditions worldwide, we gain insight into how they navigate oceans and interact with each other harmoniously.