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Nov 20, 2025 36 min

Killer whale research updates and future plans

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Dive deep into the world of killer whale research on this episode of The Dolphin Pod! Justin Gregg, Kathleen Dudzinski, Manon Themelin, and Kelly Melillo-Sweeting take you behind the scenes of DCP's killer whale studies—from SeaWorld San Diego to the Canary Islands' Loro Parque, and soon to the coast of Gibraltar and the icy fjords of Norway. Discover how these magnificent "big dolphins" use their giant spatula-like pectoral fins surprisingly similar to their smaller cousins, hear of adorable moments of mom Morgan keeping baby Teno in line, and yes—learn about some truly unique male bonding behaviors that definitely won't make it into a children's book. With research spanning four continents and collaborations across the globe, this episode reveals how these apex predators communicate, play, and socialize in ways that are quite similar to their smaller dolphin cousins. Plus, find out why Kathleen has promised her husband she'll never get in the water with killer whales, while Manon prepares to do exactly that in December! Thank you to Loro Parque Fundación for supporting this episode.

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