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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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Killer Whales Sink $128,000 Yacht In Mediterranean Sea In Harrowing 2-Hour Attack
The pod of five first targeted the rudder, rendering the sailboat unable to steer after approximately 15 strikes.
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How A Killer Whale Calf, Trapped In Canadian Lagoon, Swam To Freedom
An orphaned killer whale calf that had been trapped for weeks in a tidal lagoon on Vancouver island, dodging multiple rescue attempts, on Friday swam out on her own, a local Indigenous tribe said.
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Killer Whale's Solo Attack On Great White Shark Stuns Researchers
A lone killer whale was captured on film hunting and killing a great white shark off the coast of South Africa. The extraordinary footage has left scientists in awe, shedding light on the remarkable predatory skills of killer whales.
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Pod Of Orca Whales Trapped In Sea Of Ice Off Japan's Coast, Officials Say They Have "No Choice But To Wait"
The researchers are also not able to reach the orcas due to the large packs of floating ice. Since there is no wind, the ice packs are not moving so that space can be made for the pods to escape.
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Killer Whales Wreak Havoc: Polish Yacht Destroyed By Orca Pod In High Seas Encounter
Reportedly, these marine giants, reaching over 30 feet and weighing 22,000 pounds, relentlessly struck the yacht's steering fin for 45 minutes.
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Half-Eaten Great White Shark Washes Up On Australian Beach, Killer Whale Attack Suspected
The fish, which was approximately 3m in length, washed up on the shore in Portland, Victoria on October 17 with the middle section of its body completely ripped apart.
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World's Oldest Killer Whale Lolita Dies After 50 Years In Captivity
Lolita spent over 50 years in captivity, entertaining millions with her performances
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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''Unreal'': 4 Killer Whales Spotted Swimming Together In Rare Sighting
The pod consisted of one adult male, one adult female, and two juveniles, the scientists confirmed.
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Sailor Recalls Attack By Killer Whales: "Threw Yacht Around Like Rag Doll"
Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family and belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as odontocetes.
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Lolita, World's Oldest Killer Whale In Captivity, May Be Set Free After 52 Years
Lolita, the oldest killer whale in captivity, is expected to return to the Pacific Ocean, where she was born, after more than 50 years.
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Old Video Shows Incredible Speed Of Orca Whale Chasing A Speedboat
According to the man who shot the footage, the pod of orcas following his boat consisted of both males and females.
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Delhi Capitals Join Hands With Satya Nadella To Own MLC Team In US
The team has been named Seattle Orcas. Orca is a killer whale found in the ocean around Seattle. The league is scheduled to be launched this July.
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Kiska, Canada's Last Captive Killer Whale, Dies
Kiska, the last captive killer whale in Canada, has died, the Ontario government said late on Friday, adding it was informed of the death by the theme park where Kiska lived.
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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Killer Whales Sink $128,000 Yacht In Mediterranean Sea In Harrowing 2-Hour Attack
The pod of five first targeted the rudder, rendering the sailboat unable to steer after approximately 15 strikes.
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How A Killer Whale Calf, Trapped In Canadian Lagoon, Swam To Freedom
An orphaned killer whale calf that had been trapped for weeks in a tidal lagoon on Vancouver island, dodging multiple rescue attempts, on Friday swam out on her own, a local Indigenous tribe said.
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Killer Whale's Solo Attack On Great White Shark Stuns Researchers
A lone killer whale was captured on film hunting and killing a great white shark off the coast of South Africa. The extraordinary footage has left scientists in awe, shedding light on the remarkable predatory skills of killer whales.
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Pod Of Orca Whales Trapped In Sea Of Ice Off Japan's Coast, Officials Say They Have "No Choice But To Wait"
The researchers are also not able to reach the orcas due to the large packs of floating ice. Since there is no wind, the ice packs are not moving so that space can be made for the pods to escape.
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Killer Whales Wreak Havoc: Polish Yacht Destroyed By Orca Pod In High Seas Encounter
Reportedly, these marine giants, reaching over 30 feet and weighing 22,000 pounds, relentlessly struck the yacht's steering fin for 45 minutes.
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Half-Eaten Great White Shark Washes Up On Australian Beach, Killer Whale Attack Suspected
The fish, which was approximately 3m in length, washed up on the shore in Portland, Victoria on October 17 with the middle section of its body completely ripped apart.
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World's Oldest Killer Whale Lolita Dies After 50 Years In Captivity
Lolita spent over 50 years in captivity, entertaining millions with her performances
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Mystery As 55 Pilot Whales Dead After Mass Stranding On Scottish Beach
Long-finned pilot whales are one of the largest members of the dolphin family, second in size to the killer whale. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they measure 19 to 25 feet long and can weigh up to 5,000 pounds.
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''Unreal'': 4 Killer Whales Spotted Swimming Together In Rare Sighting
The pod consisted of one adult male, one adult female, and two juveniles, the scientists confirmed.
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Sailor Recalls Attack By Killer Whales: "Threw Yacht Around Like Rag Doll"
Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family and belong to the suborder of toothed whales known as odontocetes.
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Lolita, World's Oldest Killer Whale In Captivity, May Be Set Free After 52 Years
Lolita, the oldest killer whale in captivity, is expected to return to the Pacific Ocean, where she was born, after more than 50 years.
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Old Video Shows Incredible Speed Of Orca Whale Chasing A Speedboat
According to the man who shot the footage, the pod of orcas following his boat consisted of both males and females.
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Delhi Capitals Join Hands With Satya Nadella To Own MLC Team In US
The team has been named Seattle Orcas. Orca is a killer whale found in the ocean around Seattle. The league is scheduled to be launched this July.
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Kiska, Canada's Last Captive Killer Whale, Dies
Kiska, the last captive killer whale in Canada, has died, the Ontario government said late on Friday, adding it was informed of the death by the theme park where Kiska lived.
