Orcas observed preying on massive whale sharks
The method of hunting may imply that some orcas in the Gulf of California have acquired a special set of skills–like going after the ventral side of young whale sharks–that help them prey on these enormous fish. Orcas may have learned to do the same thing in other parts of the world, but evidence is limited, according to the team.
WA orcas are wearing dead salmon on their heads
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It’s a very sophisticated thing to do something for no purpose other than that it amuses you,” on researcher said.
Orcas’ physiology should hamper their ability to catch whale sharks. “They have lungs,” says Pancaldi. The whale shark, with gills, can do infinite lurks and dive 2,000 meters deep, while its mammal ...
The orca attacks appear to be led by a large adult male, suggesting that he may be leading the charge on this predatory ...
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Orcas Have a Killer Technique to Hunt The Biggest Fish in The OceanHere comes a sobering reminder. A pod of orcas ( Orcinus orca) that patrol the Gulf of California have devised collaborative ...
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