Image by Far Out Ocean Research Collective. A pod of false killer whales off the coast of New Zealand. False killer whales are a fascinating species that we still have much to learn about.

The main Hawaiian Islands are home to a resident population of an estimated 150-200 endangered false killer whales. A mother and young calf are pictured above. -- Cascadia Research/ROBIN W.

Australian water camera operator Andre Rerekura filming a young male false killer whale off the coast of Northland. Photo / BBC Fascinating footage of New Zealand’s unique marine mammals ...