Orcas are members of the marine dolphin family known as Delphinidae, but they were given the name killer whales by ancient sailors after observations of groups of orcas hunting larger whales. These highly intelligent marine mammals are apex predators and at the very top of the ocean food chain. They often live in pods of …
Orcas, also known as killer whales are notorious for their apex predator status and being some of the most intelligent animals in our oceans. They’re found in all oceans around the world from the icy regions of Antarctica to warmer waters in Florida, Hawaii, and Australia. Orcas typically live in pods of between 5 and …
Few thoughts are as comforting as imagining a group of dolphins gracefully swimming through crystal clear waters. Despite the large size and heavy weight they can attain, they seem to effortlessly drift through the seas almost like they are flying or part of a magical ballet while barely moving their bodies. It’s not just the …
When I was young my biggest dream was to be able to communicate with dolphins, and I vividly remember asking: Can dolphins talk? I always felt helplessly drawn to these mystical marine mammals ever since I set eyes on them for the first time, which was before I could even mutter my first words. I …
Dolphins are easily one of the most beloved animals to ever exist. Their playful nature and perpetual smile have made them one of the most popular animals in the world and the dream of touching their shiny smooth skin has definitely been at the top of most bucket lists. However, it is that extra sparkling …
Dolphins are undoubtedly some of the smartest animals that inhabit our oceans. With 40% more cerebral cortex than a human brain, these animals are capable of problem-solving, play, and have highly sophisticated social structures. They are one of the very few animals that alongside humans mate for pleasure, and they do so 365 days per …
Dolphins are found all over the world in a wide variety of habitats including harbors, coastal waters, deep waters, and more. With over 40 different species of dolphin, they can come in all shapes and sizes. From the incredibly rare and small hector dolphin to the apex predator of the ocean, the Orca. Dolphins are …
Dolphins are some of the most unique and intelligent animals that inhabit our oceans. Their agility and speed are unmatched, making them formidable predators that puts them near the top of the food chain. They have some of the most fascinating hunting techniques of any marine animal and have even been known to collaborate with …
Dolphins are up there with the most intelligent animals on earth, with a large brain-to-body ratio they are capable of complex problem-solving and understanding abstract situations. They are part of the cetacean family alongside whales and porpoises and are classified as marine mammals. In this post, we will answer a question that many are eager …
Dolphins are some of the most intelligent animals in our oceans. They’re capable of problem-solving, self-awareness, and play. They are some of the only animals that can send a shiver up the spine of some of the biggest ocean predators, the Great White shark. Typically dolphins live in pods of up to 2 – 30 …
