Baleen whales are unique and breathtaking animals and are known for undertaking some of the longest migrations in the world.

A critically endangered killer whale group has welcomed a new calf after it was spotted for the first time near Washington.

What is known is that they have a relatively stable supply of deep-swimming cartilaginous fish — such as sharks or rays — ...

The Centre for Whale Research says the newborn was spotted swimming alongside a whale known as J40 near Victoria on Sunday.

“Based on the shape of the fin and the white lips, I would say it’s a pygmy killer whale ... s hard for albino whales to reach adulthood because they are easier prey for predators.

It’s a different story with the Bigg’s killer whales, also known as transient whales, which just saw a new calf as well. Unlike Southern Residents, Bigg’s have more diverse prey, including ...

In one image, the prey can be seen thrashing around in frothy water ... making every attempt to surface more burdensome. Soon, the killer whales “made the final push downwards,” resulting in success.

“While most other killer whale populations are doing well, the Southern Residents are among the world’s most endangered marine mammals,” the federal agency said. Lack of prey (mainly Chinook ...