Orca

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...

animal-behavior

Orca lifespan in the wild varies by population, sex, and ecological niche, with verified records indicating that females commonly live into their 50s and 60s, and some males int...

animals-wild-marine-mammals

Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators whose behaviors are well documented in the wild and in captivity. Interactions with humans are rare, and serious incidents are even r...

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...

Animal Welfare

Lolita the whale, also known as Tokitae, is a female Southern Resident orca captured in 1970 from the waters near Washington state. She has lived for decades at the Miami Seaqua...

marine-mammals

Sophia the orca refers to an individual killer whale whose identity and circumstances have been discussed in public and online contexts. This overview compiles verifiable inform...