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Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters in length — new research has revealed. While anecdotal evidence had previously suggested that orcas …

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Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters in length — new research has revealed. While anecdotal evidence had previously suggested that orcas …

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Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks
4 weeks ago

Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Researchers have now gathered direct evidence of orcas hunting and killing whale sharks. open image …

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Ships told to change routes as killer whales terrorise European coast
7 months, 1 week ago

Ships told to change routes as killer whales terrorise European coast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In May 2023 alone there were 20 incidents between …

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Spain warns boats of possible orca run-ins near the Strait of Gibraltar this summer
7 months, 1 week ago

Spain warns boats of possible orca run-ins near the Strait of Gibraltar this summer

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — After another ramming of a boat by an orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spanish authorities recommended small vessels stick to the coastline in that region to avoid often-scary interactions with killer whales during the summer. In the latest incident, two people aboard a 15-meter boat in Moroccan waters requested help from Spain’s maritime rescue service Sunday …

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Tahlequah, The Orca Famous For Grieving Her Dead Calf, Has 'Spunky' Baby Boy
4 years, 2 months ago

Tahlequah, The Orca Famous For Grieving Her Dead Calf, Has 'Spunky' Baby Boy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A female orca known best for carrying her dead calf with her for more than two weeks in apparent grief is now mother to a healthy male. J35's new calf appeared healthy and precocious, swimming vigorously alongside its mother in its second day of free-swimming life.https://t.co/6bSnvzRAju pic.twitter.com/ctxRQqPnn8 — Whale Research September 6, 2020 Researchers determined this week …

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Orca famous for carrying its dead calf for 17 days gives birth again
4 years, 3 months ago

Orca famous for carrying its dead calf for 17 days gives birth again

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An orca …

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Orca Who Grieved By Carrying Her Dead Calf For 17 Days Is Pregnant Again
4 years, 4 months ago

Orca Who Grieved By Carrying Her Dead Calf For 17 Days Is Pregnant Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There’s a glimmer of hope for a once anguished orca. Two years ago, the internet watched with a heavy heart as an grief-stricken killer whale named Tahlequah mourned the loss of her newborn calf by carrying its dead body with her for 17 days. https://t.co/3Z281G79aK pic.twitter.com/mUo4KnWWZE — SR3 July 26, 2020 In 2018, Tahlequah, referred to by …

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Orca populations may extend beyond Bremer Bay hotspot, researchers say
4 years, 5 months ago

Orca populations may extend beyond Bremer Bay hotspot, researchers say

ABC  

Marine scientists have released new findings into why orcas are drawn to deep-sea canyons off West Australia's south coast. Key points: Orcas are "reliably" found in the Bremer sub-basin, east of Albany, 50km from shore Researcher Rebecca Wellard says orcas, dolphins and whales attracted to the area due to the abundance of food Over three years 2,470 individual whales and …

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