Commonly referred to as ‘Killer’ whales, Orca whales tend to get a bit of a bad rap. Today we’re sharing some facts about these beautiful apex predators to show just how incredible they are! 1. Despite their name, Orcas are actually the largest species of oceanic dolphin. 2. An average-sized Orca may eat up to 250 kilograms of food per day. (That's one way to avoid hanger!) 3. Often referred to as ‘wolves of the sea’, Orcas whales live and hunt together in family groups. 4. Orcas have no natural

Witness the awe-inspiring sight of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest pod of killer whales (orcas) in Australia's South West. 40km off the coast of Bremer Bay you’ll find Bremer Canyon, a 5000-metre-deep feeding smorgasbord for killer whales and other marine life. Nearly 200 killer whales visit the area each year from January to April drawn to the pristine ocean and feeding ground. Jump aboard a day tour to tick this amazing experience off your bucket list! Learn more here: bit.ly/wild-orcas-feed

Drone footage captured a pod of orcas, also known as killer whales, attacking and eating another whale, presumably a southern right whale, in the waters near the Valdes Peninsula in Argentina. The video is believed to be the second documented instance of orcas preying on a southern right whale calf. Experts say the footage demonstrates the hunting tactics of orcas, such as their method of surrounding the calf and the precision in their attacks. #nature #science #orca #killerwhale #argentina #mar