There was lots going on on our Patreon in June - we had a special free Journal Club episode for #OrcaActionMonth discussing "Warning sign of an accelerating decline in critically endangered killer whales", and a #WhaleTalesWatches talking about X Files of all things (no orcas in that one sadly)
Today is the last day of #OrcaActionMonth but #PlasticFreeJuly starts tomorrow! Help Orcas and all marine life by reducing your single plastic use whenever you can. Check out Plastic Free July for tips & motivation all month long
Image by Steve Sack⠀
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A Sunset Hunt. Read the full story here: buff.ly/3Sc3YoB
Photo by @marciecjohn.bsky.social
This is an encounter from 2022
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#OrcaFacts: Southern Resident Killer Whales are some of the only animals we know of to concretely display social learning. Many of their behaviours are passed down from mother to calf through generations.
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#OrcaFacts: Killer Whales have huge appetites. Though their daily intake of food can vary based on a number of factors, average-sized Killer Whales may eat about 500 pounds (227 kg) of food a day – about half of the weight of a grand piano!
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#OrcaFacts: Scientists studying BC’s Offshore orcas noticed that their teeth were very worn down which led to them to hypothesize that they were feeding on rough skinned sharks This was later confirmed to be their primary source of food.
Photo by Slater Moore
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It's #OrcaActionMonth and #FunFactFriday!
“Ruffles” (est. 1951-2010) was an iconic member of J pod and was well known by whale watchers for his enormous waved dorsal fin that gave him his name. He spent most of his time J2 “Granny” and because of their close relationship,
🌊 A Culture at Risk. A Future in Our Hands. We’re calling for support to recognize the inherent rights of Southern Resident Orcas — to life, to culture, and to thrive.
✍️ Add your voice. chng.it/X6QJQjJTQy
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A Large Group of Bigg’s Killer Whales Read the full story here: buff.ly/0aP4iaq
Photo by Gary
This is an encounter from 2022
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#OrcaFacts: Southern Resident Killer Whales are a matriarchal species. Calves almost always stay with their mothers, regardless of sex, for their entire lives.
Photo by Gary
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#OrcaActionMonth is almost over! Wherever you live in the world there are many ways that you can help protect the Southern Resident Killer Whales. Choosing sustainable seafood, especially when it comes to salmon is a great place to start.
#OrcaFacts: Southern Resident KWs are the best studied population of marine mammal on Earth yet we still don't have a clear understanding of where these animals spend their winter months All the more reason for continued research & more story submissions to our library!
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Happy #OrcaActionMonth! We are back this month and talking about - you guessed it - orcas! To celebrate Orca Month we are taking this episode to discuss the Killer Whales in the North East Pacific & how they are designated and also why? WHYYYYY (prepare for some rants!)
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Excerpt from @orcabehavior report. Today marks 8 week since our last confirmed report of Southern Residents in the inland waters of the Salish Sea.
When will we have Southern Residents again in the Salish Sea?. #racingextinction #nosalmon #noorcas #art #orcaart #orcaactionmonth #srkw
Just 73 remain:
Time is Running Out for the Southern Resident Orcas
These sentient beings are facing extinction.
It’s time to listen to their voices.
Sign the petition to recognize their inherent rights.
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Incredible Day with J Pod. Read the full story here: buff.ly/ECHVVBr
Photo by Tasli
This is an encounter from 2012.
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#OrcaFacts: There are many distinct populations of orca around the world. So far scientists recognize 5 different ecotypes in the Northern hemisphere and 5 in the Southern hemisphere.
Poster by Uko Gorter
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They are extremely hard to find and there have only been a handful of sightings since they were first discovered.
Photo by @birdingdad.bsky.social
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#OrcaFacts: Orcas are apex predators—they are at the top each of their respective food webs and have no natural predators.
Photo by Whale Watch Western Australia
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#OrcaFacts: Northern Resident Orcas are salmon specialists found in the central an& d northern waters of BC. They can be divided into three clans, A, G, and R, each with distinct vocals and feeding behaviours with an estimated 300+ individuals in the population.
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An incredible clip of Dr Michael Bigg from around 1987 discussing the first ever killer whale ID book. This footage shows just how far we have come in learning about these animals. buff.ly/31TcEWz
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It's Fun Fact Friday and #OrcaActionMonth! Did you know there are Killer Whales in Western Australia? Researchers in Western Australia have had a lot of success creating a photo ID catalogue of the killer whales who frequent the area between January and April.
#OrcaFacts: Southern Resident Killer Whales have distinct vocal patters, as do all KW populations. Each pod (J, K, and L) sounds a little bit different from the other and it has been thought that these differences help individuals avoid inbreeding within their pod.
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#OrcaFacts: New Zealand is home to between 150-200 killer whales who can be seen most frequently from December and March. They forage on numerous species but some specialize in catching stingrays right in Wellington harbour.
Photo by Gary
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Amazing Interactions with J and L Pods! Read the full story here: buff.ly/XevdxRw
Photo by Gary
This is an encounter from 2014
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Summer with the Orcas. Read the full story here: buff.ly/MKTRcWq
Photo by Krisztina
This is an encounter from 2023
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#OrcaFacts: Type C Killer Whales, or Ross Sea Killer Whales, are the smallest known Killer Whale in the world measuring only 6m or 20 feet. They have a very small and slanted eye patch and feed mainly on fish.
Photo by Naturaliste Charters
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🖤 Fewer than 75 Southern Resident Orcas remain.
Will we be the last generation to see them alive — or the one that saves them?
The critically endangered Southern Resident Orcas are starving to death. Sign the petition: chng.it/tK9r7PmC5B
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#OrcaFacts: Killer whales are one of only a handful of species where the females go through menopause and continue to live long after they are able to bear calves of their own.
Photo by Tasli
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Seeing Orca's for the First Time! Read the full story here: buff.ly/u6dlm7C
Photo by Lillianna
This is an encounter from 2016
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