"They exhibited specialized hunting techniques that differ from those ... prey species that can be found therein. "Transient killer whales have been studied primarily in coastal shallow water ...

“Killer whales can quickly learn new hunting techniques on their own or from others,” she adds. Paul Tixier, a marine biologist at the University of Victoria in Canada, says that great white ...

Younger orcas learn these techniques from older ones ... “He’s not like other killer whales. He can’t hunt, and they care for him.” Instead of living with a single pod, Stumpy swims ...

The team films something not seen before: an hours-long teaching session between adults and their young. Killer whales are one of only a handful of animals that actively teach their young, and it's ...

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How big they are: Up to 32 feet (9.8 meters) long How long they live: Up to 100 years, but usually around 25 to 50 years What they eat: Fish, seals, seabirds, squid, sharks, and even whales Orcas ...

Killer whales are the largest dolphin species. They are highly social and spend most of their lives swimming in large pods of family members. Hunting techniques are passed down through generations, so ...

Learn more about how baleen whales split into two groups — fight or flight — and how these groups determine how loud they ...

A TikTok video posted this past week has sparked widespread speculation after a dead orca was discovered washed up on the shores of Yzerfontein, a coastal town located north of Cape Town.

Feb. 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming ...