Wild Video Shows Orcas Flipping Over, Slicing Open Great White Sharks To Devour Their Livers

Orcas, commonly known as “killer whales,” love liver — especially great white shark liver. Footage shot in Mexico by scientists shows how orcas are able to take chunks out of great whites’ fatty ...
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Orcas in Mexico Have Learned to Attack Young Great White Sharks—by Flipping Them Upside Down and Eating Their Livers

Orcas are wily hunters known for cleverly adapting their takedown techniques based on their location and target prey. They’ll ...
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West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix

New research has confirmed that West Coast transient killer whales who live between British Columbia and California are two distinct subpopulations: inner and outer coast transients. Based on 16 years ...
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New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld

SEATTLE — A new orca calf spotted in the Puget Sound last week is part of the family of the last killer whale captured in United States waters. The new Bigg's, or mammal-hunting, orca calf was ...
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West Coast killer whales have two distinct groups that don’t mix

New research confirms two distinct groups of West Coast killer whales with different diets, habitats, and behaviors.
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All you need to know about West Coast orcas, their distinct diets and habits

A study reveals that certain West Coast orcas belong to distinct social groups with different habits and diets. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ecologist Josh McInnes about how the groups differ.

West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix, finds study

New research has confirmed that West Coast transient killer whales who live between British Columbia and California are two ...