The life cycle of a bowhead whale begins when a female ... providing clues about their incredible longevity. Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are apex predators known to prey on bowhead whales ...

Killer whales are presumed to be polygamous, but do not breed within their own pods. LIFE CYCLE: Male killer whales generally live 35 years in the wild. Females are longer lived, averaging 50 years ...

J35, a southern resident killer ... Center for Whale Research said last month it was worried for the calf's health based on the behavior of both the calf and the mother. "Early life is always ...

Image by Far Out Ocean Research Collective. A pod of false killer whales off the coast of New Zealand. False killer whales are a fascinating species that we still have much to learn about.