Tags Orcas Killer Whales South American Sea Lions Sea Lion Pups Toothed Whales Peninsula Valdes Punta Norte South American Wildlife Pinnipeds Otariidae

Orca and Calf Surface Off the Coast of Peninsula Valdes

An orca (Orcinus orca) and its calf surface to breathe, off the coast of the Peninsula Valdes in Argentina.

Image ID 56019135
Production Year 2015
Length 00:00:30
Production Company Silverback Films
ResolutionUHD ProRes UHD HD
FormatMP4 MOV

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Orcas (Orcinus orca) are the largest member of the dolphin family and can be found in almost all oceans worldwide. Orcas are carnivores and eat large prey such as seals, penguins, tuna, and salmon. They live in groups called pods and use echolocation to communicate. Threats to orcas include human activities such as oil drilling, fishing and transport.

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Silverback Films