Northern Resident Killer Whales (IMAGE)

NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

Northern Resident Killer Whales

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Killer whales travel in their family group for most of their lives. This family group includes a two-year-old calf (second from top), and a young-of-the-year (middle). These whales were photographed by an unmanned aerial vehicle from 100 feet.

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Photo credit: NOAA, Vancouver Aquarium.

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