Family on the Move: Orcas in the Arctic

During our Nat Geo expedition this May, we had the incredible luck of spotting an orca family—mom, dad, and a playful pup—gliding through the icy waters of the Greenland Sea 🐋❄️.

Fun Fact: Orcas (also known as killer whales) are highly social and live in tight-knit family pods led by females. Calves stay with their mothers for years, learning how to hunt and navigate the sea together. In Arctic regions, orcas are more commonly spotted in late spring and summer when sea ice retreats and hunting becomes easier.

Seeing them in the wild—together, synchronized, alive with purpose—was pure Arctic magic.
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