Episode 7: Orca Taxonomy, Animal Hybrids and New Babies!

Episode 7 Description: Welcome to Episode 7 of the Prince of Whales PODcast! Join Claudia, Nik, and Brendon as they dive into the fascinating world of orca taxonomy, hybrid species, and exciting new developments with the Southern Resident Killer Whales. This episode explores how orca populations are classified into subspecies, the surprising world of marine mammal hybrids, and the hopeful news of new calves in the struggling Southern Resident population. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just love hearing about the latest in marine life, this episode is packed with captivating insights! Topics Include: (0:38) Why scientists are classifying Bigg’s and Resident Killer Whales into different subspecies (7:34) The strange world of marine mammal hybrids, from narwhal-beluga crosses to grolar bears (12:10) The exciting news of new Southern Resident Killer Whale calves and their importance for population recovery Stay tuned for more marine life stories in future episodes! Don’t forget to subscribe and send us your questions at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or on Instagram. 🌊