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A surprising new study now shows that orcas have a softer, possibly even romantic, side as they are caught kissing on film ...
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social of marine mammals. They live in tight-knit pods ...
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Why Do Whales Breach?
However, you may be wondering — “why do whales breach?” While sharks typically breach to catch fast-moving prey, whales do ...
Researchers documented 34 instances of purported prey-sharing behavior, which suggests orcas may be altruistic and capable of ...
Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with ...
Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...
The study authors observed the practice in Southern Resident killer whales while sailing in the Salish Sea off the Pacific ...