Orca (Killer Whale)
Orcinus orca
🐋 Whale
About Orca (Killer Whale)
The apex predator of Antarctic waters, Orcas are highly intelligent and social animals that hunt in coordinated pods. They feed on fish, seals, and even other whales. Antarctic Orcas have developed specialized hunting techniques, including wave-washing seals off ice floes.
Where to See Them
Antarctica Peninsula
High chance Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
Gerlache Strait
High chance Jan-Mar, Dec
South Shetland Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Weddell Sea
High chance Jan-Apr, Dec
Drake Passage
Good chance Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
Falkland Islands
Good chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Ross Sea
Good chance Jan-Mar, Dec
South Georgia Islands
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
South Orkney Islands
Good chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Beagle Channel
Possible Jan-Feb, Dec