Tag: orcas
Orcas Keep Punching Giant Sunfish to Smithereens, And Scientists Are Mesmerized : ScienceAlert
Marine antics are once again making waves, and as expected, orcas are behind the latest spectacle.Known for their…
For Two Decades, the Salmon Count Was Wrong and Puget Sound’s Orcas Paid the Price
For more than two decades, efforts to restore Chinook salmon populations have included setting recovery targets, closing fishing…
‘Crowd favorite’ orcas shock whale watchers with first-time visit to Seattle
When visiting Seattle, tourists often enjoy viewing the Space Needle and the downtown skyline from Puget Sound. A…
Orcas may be to blame for some mass dolphin strandings
Dolphins Trapped by Hungry Orcas: A Tragic Lose-Lose Situation Dolphins stranded in shallow water in San Antonio Bay,…
Cannibalism may explain why some orcas stay in family groups
Biologists have observed instances of orca-on-orca predation in the North Pacific, shedding light on the phenomenon of cannibalism…
In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together
“This makes perfect sense. Dolphins are known to be very social animals and are often seen working together…
These Orcas Are on the Brink—And So Is the Science That Could Save Them
The bonds within these matrilines are incredibly strong, with mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and siblings all working together to…
Orcas Repeatedly Attack Young Great White Sharks, Drone Footage Reveals
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are not your typical friendly sea creatures. These apex predators are known…
Orcas are ganging up on great white sharks to eat their livers
Orcas in the Gulf of California Develop Clever Hunting Strategy Orcas push a juvenile great white shark up…
Wild Orcas Filmed Offering Gifts of Food to Humans : ScienceAlert
Orcas, also known as killer whales, have a surprising reputation for sharing their food with humans. A recent…
Orcas are bringing humans gifts – what does it mean?
Orcas, also known as killer whales, have long fascinated researchers with their intelligence and complex social behaviors. Recently,…
Orcas Caught ‘Kissing’ For Two Minutes With Tongue : ScienceAlert
Orcas Caught French Kissing: A New Behavior Unveiled Recently, orcas have been showcasing some rather peculiar behaviors that…