FAQ: Are Orcas Dolphins or Whales?
Q: Is an orca a dolphin or a whale?A: Orcas, also known as killer whales, are technically dolphins. They belong to the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae), which makes them the…
Meet the River Dolphins: Mysterious Navigators of Freshwater Worlds
When we think of dolphins, most of us picture sleek, playful creatures leaping through ocean waves. But not all dolphins call the sea their home. Some live far inland, navigating…
Meet the Orca
Orcas: The Ocean’s Intelligent Apex Predators Imagine a sleek, black-and-white creature gliding effortlessly through the waves, its dorsal fin cutting through the surface like a dark sail. This is the…
Southern Resident Orca Fact Sheet
The Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are an iconic piece of the Pacific Northwest identity. We care about the wellbeing of these endangered orcas. Take a ferry trip from Vancouver to…
Pink Dolphins? Meet the Amazon River Dolphin
The Enchanting Amazon: Home to the Pink River Dolphin The Amazon rainforest, a realm of emerald jungles and winding rivers, holds a captivating creature unlike any other – the pink…
It’s Long Past Time to Free Captive Orcas
We encourage everyone to become educated on the plight of orcas (killer whales) held in captivity for entertainment. Holding these highly-intelligent, social animals in tanks serves no purpose other than…
Wild Dolphin Asks Diver to Rescue Him from Fishing Line
Dolphins are one of the world’s most intelligent creatures, but they lack hands with opposable thumbs. Luckily, this wild dolphin knew where to find someone to help. Dive instructor Keller Laros…
World’s 15 Most Intelligent Animals
Enjoy this beautiful video by Hybrid Librarian listing 15 of the most intelligent animals on earth.
Drone Video of Five Gray Whales… Plus a Dophin Pod
A camera mounted on a drone offers a unique and special view of a group of five gray whales. They even pass through a pod of dolphins. The aerial footage…
