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Killer whales being spotted in Costa Rica

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Killer Whales, Galápagos Islands

Archive image for illustrative purposes. (Photo credit: Dave Govoni)

August 23rd, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) Isla de Caño is a known destination in Costa Rica to go whale watching, but this year some visitors have seen some surprise visitors – Killer Whales, also known as Orcas.

 

Killer Whales are not common to Costa Rican waters.  Experts believe they are in search of food.  The animals usually eat the calves of whales born near-shore, but generally prefer colder waters.

 

So far there have been about eight sightings.

 

Isla de Caño is a small island in the Bahia de Corcovado (Corcovado Bay) on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, about 10 miles west of Punta Llorona on the Osa Peninsula.  It has been established as a protected national park.

 

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  • mhogan

    We should not allow killer whales in Costa Rica. We are a peace-loving country. (tic)

  • Jenny Matsunaga

    Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world’s most powerful predators. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fish, squid, and seabirds. They are sometimes found in Ecuador, researchers are saying they fleeing to Costa Rica because of hunger.

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