further proof of the vital role they play in the life cycle within Earth's oceans. It's very difficult to know what the Antarctic was like before humans arrived – but whale bones could hold the answer ...
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 ...
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.