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DNA Analysis Reveals Killers Of Great White Shark Found Mysteriously Dead On Beach
Scientists said the presence of killer whale DNA on the great white shark was the result of a "true predation event".
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"Very Tragic": Bereaved Orca Seen Carrying Dead Calf Again In US Waters
A bereaved female killer whale who carried her dead calf for more than two weeks in 2018 has again lost a newborn and is bearing its body, US marine researchers said.
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Tahlequah, The Grieving Orca, Loses Another Calf, Carries Dead Body Around
Scientists were hopeful that the calf, known as J61 would survive, despite the health complications but the situation turned pear-shaped quickly.
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Orca That Carried Dead Calf For 1,600 Km Gives Birth To New Baby
An orca, who carried her dead calf for 17 days and swam over 1600 kmof ocean in 2018, has given birth to a new baby, according to the Center for Whale Research.
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After 37 Years, Orcas Are Reviving Their Peculiar 80s Fashion Trend Of Wearing "Salmon Hats"
Scientists in Washington State have observed that orcas are bringing back their famous fashion statement of the "salmon hat"
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Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks And Scientists Have The Evidence Now
While it may seem that whale sharks and orcas battling it out would be one titanic battle, the reality is not as grand.
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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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New Zealand Man Attempts To "Body Slam" Orcas, Government Body Calls It "Stupid Behaviour"
New Zealand's Department of Conservation said that it is illegal to swim with whales, or disturb or harass any marine mammal.
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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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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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''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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DNA Analysis Reveals Killers Of Great White Shark Found Mysteriously Dead On Beach
Scientists said the presence of killer whale DNA on the great white shark was the result of a "true predation event".
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"Very Tragic": Bereaved Orca Seen Carrying Dead Calf Again In US Waters
A bereaved female killer whale who carried her dead calf for more than two weeks in 2018 has again lost a newborn and is bearing its body, US marine researchers said.
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Tahlequah, The Grieving Orca, Loses Another Calf, Carries Dead Body Around
Scientists were hopeful that the calf, known as J61 would survive, despite the health complications but the situation turned pear-shaped quickly.
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Orca That Carried Dead Calf For 1,600 Km Gives Birth To New Baby
An orca, who carried her dead calf for 17 days and swam over 1600 kmof ocean in 2018, has given birth to a new baby, according to the Center for Whale Research.
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After 37 Years, Orcas Are Reviving Their Peculiar 80s Fashion Trend Of Wearing "Salmon Hats"
Scientists in Washington State have observed that orcas are bringing back their famous fashion statement of the "salmon hat"
-
Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks And Scientists Have The Evidence Now
While it may seem that whale sharks and orcas battling it out would be one titanic battle, the reality is not as grand.
-
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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New Zealand Man Attempts To "Body Slam" Orcas, Government Body Calls It "Stupid Behaviour"
New Zealand's Department of Conservation said that it is illegal to swim with whales, or disturb or harass any marine mammal.
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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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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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''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.
