There have been no false killer whale strandings in Tasmania for around 50 years, but other species strand on the Island frequently, including 480 pilot whales in 2020, of which about 100 were saved.

Video taken by divers showed a false killer whale twirling right in front of them in Costa Rica. Research biologist Robin Baird said the species has been documented passing fish to humans. He said ...

False killer whales are found around the world in tropical and temperate waters, usually far offshore. They're highly social animals that typically travel in small groups associated with a larger pod.

Mr Clark estimated on Wednesday morning that the false killer whales had been stranded for 24 to 48 hours. Despite its name, the false killer whale is a highly sociable species of dolphin.

Despite its name, the false killer whale is a highly sociable species of dolphin. These animals, which can grow up to 6m long, live in large pods, making them more susceptible to mass strandings.

Researchers said the number of false killer whales around the Islands has declined in the last few decades. Estimates from the late-1980’s were around 400 animals, in 2023 that number is below 150.

The false killer whale was spotted by divers near Del Coco Beach in Costa Rica. Photo by Sean on Unsplash A group of divers in Costa Rica recently geared up and jumped into the water off Del Coco ...

Viewers who swipe on the post will see a false killer whale releasing its grasp on the marlin’s head just off the stern. “Wow, they ate everything,” someone on the boat observes.

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on beach in Australia’s Tasmania. Only 90 of the 157 stranded marine animals appear to still be alive as rescue teams race against the clock to save them.

The false killer whale was spotted by divers near Del Coco Beach in Costa Rica. Photo by Sean on Unsplash A group of divers in Costa Rica recently geared up and jumped into the water off Del Coco ...

Mr Clark estimated on Wednesday morning that the false killer whales had been stranded for 24 to 48 hours. Despite its name, the false killer whale is a highly sociable species of dolphin.

The false killer whale was spotted by divers near Del Coco Beach in Costa Rica. Photo by Sean on Unsplash A group of divers in Costa Rica recently geared up and jumped into the water off Del Coco ...