Marine Mammals

Animals & Wildlife

A transient killer whale is a distinct ecotype of Orcinus orca that primarily preys on marine mammals, especially seals, sea lions, and smaller cetaceans. Unlike resident popula...

Animals

Skyla Orca refers to a young killer whale (orca) born in 2021 to the Southern Resident orca community in the Pacific Northwest, and to the public name Skyla associated with that...

Wildlife Rescue

San Diego’s coastline is a vital habitat for California sea lions, but these animals can become stranded due to illness, injury, entanglement, or low tide events. If you encou...

nature-wildlife

The phrase Jersey Shore whale commonly refers to whale species observed off the New Jersey coast, most often during seasonal feeding migrations. Understanding what species appea...

biology

Right whale testes are among the largest of any land or marine mammal, with each testis weighing several hundred kilograms and contributing to high sperm counts during the breed...

marine-mammals

Humpback whales visit New Jersey waters seasonally, primarily in late spring through fall, driven by forage fish blooms and shifting prey availability. Migrating between Caribbe...

education

Whales Park is a dedicated conservation and education facility focused on whales, their ecosystems, and the threats they face. Its mission is to translate marine science into cl...

wildlife-biology

Sea lions are significantly larger and stronger than the average human. Adult male California sea lions typically weigh 550–770 lb (250–350 kg) and measure about 6.5–8 ft...

animals-and-nature

A baby orca, or orca calf, is a young killer whale from birth through weaning and early juvenile stages. At birth, a calf typically measures 2 to 2.7 meters and weighs about 180...

marine-mammals

This article examines verified reports in which a man nearly died after being swallowed or forcibly taken by a whale. The phrase man almost eaten by whale typically refers to hi...