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 ...

An orca who made headlines in 2018 after she carried her dead calf on her head for more than two weeks and a distance of 1,000 miles has given birth again, according to the Center for Whale Research.

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.