Do killer whales hunt dolphins?

Looking at all populations, orcas are generalist eaters, consuming fish, seals and sea lions, dolphins and porpoises, sharks and rays, large whales, cephalopods (octopods and squids), seabirds and more.

Do killer whales live in BC?

There are three kinds of orca whales in B.C.: the northern and southern residents, who stay around Vancouver Island and the Washington islands; the transients, who swim from California and Mexico up to Alaska; and the offshores, who spend most of their time far from shore and come close to land only on rare occasions.

Can you see whales in Nanaimo?

Nanaimo has wildlife galore, right at its doorstep – humpback whales, orcas/killer whales, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, and more – and we can’t wait to show it to you.

Do killer whales get along with dolphins?

Fish-eating orcas may offer dolphins protection from their dolphin-eating cousins. Killer whales are the only predators that regularly kill and devour Pacific white-sided dolphins off the B.C. and Washington coasts. “This kind of association between one species and its apparent predator is unusual.”

Are killer whales and dolphins friends?

Past studies of individuals near Hawaii and Costa Rica have found that false killer whales are social animals that can maintain friendships—swimming, hunting and cavorting—for years. On the rare occasions that the animals were spotted, they were often accompanied by common bottlenose dolphins.

Where can you see killer whales in BC?

Telegraph Cove
What to expect: Located along Vancouver Island’s northeast coast, Telegraph Cove is one of the best places in the world to see orcas. The protected waters of Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago are home to around 200 whales each summer. Most of these are orcas, but humpback whales can also be seen here.

Where are killer whales in BC?

Offshore Killer Whales are found off the west coast of Vancouver Island; they’re rarely seen and have never been encountered on our tours. In fact, scientists only discovered them in the 1990s! Offshores along the continental shelf, travel in large groups, and are known to eat many species of fish, including sharks!

When can you see orcas in Nanaimo?

What is this? In April and October, it’s more likely to be raining and cold but you’ll still get to see whales! If you’re hoping to see grey whales, then April and November are the best times, as this is when they will be passing through the Nanaimo area one their way north or south for the year.

Can dolphins and orcas be friends?

The study showed that the sperm whales show a preference for certain family members, and for ‘friends’ in other pods. These friendships lasted for many years despite spending most of their time apart. Toothed whales like orcas and dolphins are well-known for having complex and close social bonds within their pods.

Has a dolphin ever eaten a human?

No, dolphins do not eat people. While the killer whale can be observed eating fish, squid, and octopus along with large animals such as sea lions, seals, walruses, penguins, dolphins (yes, they eat dolphins), and whales, they do not appear to have any desire towards eating humans. …