Tag: orca
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Great White Sharks Scared From Home by Two Predators
Two Predators, One Outcome Great white sharks have long been cast as apex predators of the open ocean, gliding through coastal waters with a reputation for fearsome efficiency. Yet a surprising dynamic has emerged over recent decades: two very different predators—an intelligent marine mammal group and human activity—are reshaping where these giants hunt and breed.…
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The Great Escape: Seal Survives Killer Whales by Boarding a Photographer’s Boat
Unlikely Escapade Off Seattle A dramatic wildlife encounter unfolded on a whale-watching trip off Seattle when a pod of orcas focused on a seal, presenting a scene that would quickly become a viral moment for nature photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The event underscored both the raw power of top predators and the precarious balance…
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Orca Calf Brings Hope for Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Joins the Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island The Southern Resident killer whale population, already battered by years of losses, has a reason to celebrate. The Center for Whale Research (CWR) confirmed the birth of a new orca calf in the endangered J pod, a rare bright spot for this iconic marine family.…