Rare Pygmy Killer Whale Found Dead on Odisha Coast: Investigating the Loss of an Elusive Marine Species

Dec 01, 2025 12:03 am CST

A rare pygmy killer whale, weighing approximately 800-1,000 kg, was discovered deceased along Odisha's Bhadrak coastline. The elusive marine mammal, actually belonging to the dolphin family despite its name, may have suffered injuries from a vessel collision. Officials have collected samples for analysis while investigating the cause of death of this rarely-seen deep-water species.