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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Killer whales hunt following a geometrical pattern': They divide roles to stun their prey

Orcas hunt Atlantic herring in the Norwegian fjords by coordinating movements with precision, utilizing a geometric formation to increase feeding success and survival chances.
Science
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Two Captive Orcas Who Can Nearly Taste Freedom | The Walrus

Whale Sanctuary Project aims to create a sanctuary for captive orcas, promoting their return to natural ocean environments.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Orcas spotted SNOGGING for the first time - and they even use tongues

Orcas have been observed kissing in the wild, displaying a behavior characterized by oral contact and possibly social bonding.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I was a big orca fan but their skincare regime is giving me the ick | Emma Beddington

It seems off-putting. There's a nauseating mud-daubed couples' cute spa selfie or wearing matching thong swimwear to give each other a scrub at the mixed hammam session vibe to this kelp massage business.
Science
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fromNature
1 month ago

Killer whales exfoliate each other with home-made scrubbers

Killer whales use kelp stalks as grooming tools to maintain skin hygiene and facilitate social interaction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My unexpected Pride icon: Free Willy helped me see the radical power of coming out

The film 'Free Willy' demonstrates the importance of chosen family and personal connections, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swimming with orcas is out of control': can new rules keep tourists and Mexico's whales safe?

Swimming with orcas in Mexico poses serious legal and ecological concerns due to the influx of tourists and lack of regulation.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Benevolent Orca Pods Are Adopting Baby Pilot Whales in an Apparent Effort to Clean Up the Species' Image

At first, we were like, 'Oh my god, this killer whale calf has a problem,' the researcher said of the bulbous-headed baby she and her team first spotted back in 2022.
Parenting
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Worry for orcas in French marine park spikes after video

The orca and dolphin pools at Marineland, according to management, remain well-maintained despite concerns, with algae being a regular seasonal occurrence that poses no harm.
France news
Parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Baby Pilot Whales Are Swimming with Iceland's Orcas. No One Knows Why

Killer whales have been observed interacting with baby pilot whales, prompting investigations into the nature of these unique encounters.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Two killer whales are hunting great white sharks - to eat their livers

On her June 2023 voyage into Mossel Bay, Jacobs didn't know that danger still lurked below. Then she spotted Port and Starboard - and watched the latter stalk a great white, disembowel its liver and then show off his gruesome trophy to a human audience on a nearby boat.
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