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Two boats were rammed by a pod of young orcas recently off the coast of Portugal. One of the boats sank. Experts say it was play behaviour, but the whales caused quite the fright. CBC | World News
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Orcas might be trying to learn ‘who we are’ when they share prey with humans, study suggests
The rare and awe-inspiring gestures were documented off the coasts of B.C., California, New Zealand and Norway. Researchers say their new study is the first documentation of these kinds of gestures by the whales. CBC | World News
Read More »New Zealand Mom Watches As Playful Orcas, Or ‘Killer Whales,’ Swim Near Waterskiing Six-Year-Old Daughter
A New Zealand mom got to watch as a pod of orcas, or “killer whales” as they’re sometimes called, swam around near her six-year-old daughter while the young lass tried to learn to water ski, Stuff reports. Fortunately, the animals are not considered a danger to humans in the wild. Natalie Kepa and her family and friends had gone to ...
Read More »97 orcas and belugas make the long trip to freedom after release from Russia’s ‘whale jail’
Russian scientists report that the massive logistical operation to release 97 orcas and belugas from what became known as Russia’s whale jail was a success. They say some of the animals have rejoined other pods and are feeding together in the Pacific. CBC | World News
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