Orcas are wonderful creatures. Matriarchal society and very close family groups. In Washington State there are two eco-types. Salmon eating or Southern Residents that are endangered and the mammal eaters or Transients who eat seals, sea lions, porpoises and other prey. Hunting behaviors are different for both and they are fascinating to observe.
New Orca Calf
This was taken at Peninsula Valdez, Argentina. We were there to see the orca hunt the sea lions on the beach and our Naturalist spotted two new calfs. 2022