Partial solar eclipse to darken US skies this week. This NASA graphic shows the visibility area of the partial total solar eclipse of Oct. 23, 2014. The eclipse will be visible from most of the United States, weather permitting. Viewers in Los Angeles, California, will see 31 percent of the sun covered, at 3:28 p.m.
These whales can grow to the length of 40-50 feet with a weight of about 40 tons. Gray whales are omnivores and enjoy feeding on amphipod crustaceans. Scammonâs Lagoon, of Baja California is an example of gray whales.
The majestic killer whale has a number of predator adaptations. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. Killer whales, also known as orcas, aren't whales at all. They're really dolphins, and they're the largest mammal-hunting creatures on earth.wo Types of Pod. Generally, killer whales tend to live and hunt in pods of around 40 individuals. Two types of pod exist, each with specific prey preferences and practices.