Bigg's (transient) killer whales are a genetically and behaviorally distinct ecotype of orca that specializes in hunting marine mammals—seals, porpoises, dolphins, and even great whales—rather than fish. They travel in smaller, quieter pods and communicate in very different dialects than fish-eating residents. Some individuals have been documented killing and dismembering adult gray whales through coordinated group attacks.
Best time to see a Transient Killer Whale
The best time to see a Transient Killer Whale is May–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,529 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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