New killer whale species: Bigg's and resident killer whales
Mar 27, 2024 · Scientists have resolved one of the outstanding questions about one of the world’s most recognizable creatures, identifying two well-known killer whales in the North Pacific Ocean as separate species. Killer whales are one of the most widespread animals on Earth.
Two New Species of Killer Whale Should Be Recognized, Study …
Mar 29, 2024 · Today, scientists recognize multiple types of killer whales, called “ecotypes,” according to the new study. Resident and Bigg’s, or transient, killer whales are both found in the eastern North...
All killer whales will remain one species — for now, according to ...
Jun 30, 2024 · The proposal for new orca species, put forth by a team of geneticists and marine mammal biologists, was based on the distinct genetic, physical and behavioral differences observed between resident killer whales, which eat fish, and Bigg’s, or transient, killer whales, which eat marine mammals.
There may be 2 new killer whale species – Deseret News
Apr 1, 2024 · A new study published in the journal “Royal Society Open Science” argues that two orca groups — known as resident killer whales and Bigg’s killer whales — should be considered separate species due to new DNA evidence.
Researchers propose two new killer whale species - Los Angeles Times
Mar 29, 2024 · Approving two proposed killer whale species could transform how they're conserved. It would also turn a new page in one of the strangest chapters in marine mammal history.
New species names for Resident and Bigg’s killer whales
Mar 25, 2024 · A new study recommends two new species names for well-known ecotypes—resident and transient killer whales, and neither would be known as orca.
How new killer whale species got their names | NOAA Fisheries
Mar 27, 2024 · A team of NOAA Fisheries and university scientists published new research in Royal Society Open Science showing that West Coast resident and Bigg’s killer whales are different species. They are the first separately identified species of killer whales, breaking from the longstanding view that all killer whales belong to one worldwide species.
Mysterious new orca species likely identified - National Geographic
Mar 7, 2019 · The newfound orca, known as the type D or subantarctic killer whale, is very likely a new species, as it has a unique appearance: a rounded head, pointed dorsal fin, and small eye patch.
New research reveals full diversity of killer whales as two species ...
Mar 28, 2024 · Scientists have resolved one of the outstanding questions about one of the world's most recognizable creatures, identifying two well-known killer whales in the North Pacific Ocean as...
Long Isolated Killer Whales Maintain Small Population Spanning …
Mar 30, 2023 · A recently recognized and very different-looking type of killer whales native to the Southern Ocean has remained genetically isolated even though its range overlaps with other killer whale types. A new study analyzed genomes from the only known samples.