orcas
Coverage of orcas in the Nexus archive.
- How to eat a 2,000-pound fish? These orcas choose to pulverize it
A group of orcas off Baja California uses a brutal maneuver to pulverize 2,000-pound sunfish. This method is described as an unusual hunting tactic for targeting the giant fish.
- Orcas filmed smashing sunfish to smithereens
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed teaming up to smash dead sunfish to pieces. Researchers in a new study are speculating on the reasons behind this behavior.
- Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists in Baja California recorded orcas ramming a sunfish so forcefully that it exploded. Scientists suggest the behavior might have a purpose or could be for entertainment.
- WATCH: Whale watchers catch rare sight of orcas hunting dolphins in California
Passengers on a whale watching boat in central California observed orcas hunting dolphins in Monterey Bay. The event occurred over the weekend and was described as a rare sighting.
- Living up to their 'killer' reputation: Orcas are filmed ramming into one of the world's heaviest fish so hard it EXPLODES
Orcas are filmed violently ramming into one of the world's heaviest fish, causing it to explode. The footage highlights their aggressive hunting behavior, aligning with their 'killer' reputation.
- Video reveals orcas smashing fish to smithereens, possibly for fun
Video shows orcas smashing fish, which might be a method to assist younger orcas in feeding or for their own amusement, as suggested by researchers.
- Living up to their 'killer' reputation: Orcas are filmed ramming into one of the world's heaviest fish so hard it EXPLODES
Orcas are observed ramming a one of the world's heaviest fish with enough force to cause it to explode. The behavior is described as fulfilling their 'killer' reputation.
- Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so forcefully that they explode, a behavior scientists believe may be a form of play or to assist younger whales in feeding. The action involves one orca holding the fish while another strikes it at high speed, causing it to break apart into pieces.
- Orcas filmed making sunfish explode by ramming them at high speed
Orcas have been filmed ramming sunfish at high speed, causing them to explode into fragments. This behavior, observed in the Gulf of California, may aid juvenile orcas in feeding or involve playful interaction. Researchers suggest the technique helps access the sunfish's gelatinous body mass.
- ‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Orcas have been appearing more regularly off the Northumberland coast, particularly near the Farne Islands. Experts suggest this increase could indicate a healthier marine ecosystem, though the exact reasons remain unclear.
- This was a great white shark hotspot. Then they mysteriously vanished | 60 Minutes
Great white sharks have abandoned a former hotspot in South Africa. Some blame orcas, while others suggest human activity as the cause.
- Sponsored: A better future for salmon, orcas and seafood
The Salish Center promotes sustainable seafood practices in the Pacific Northwest by utilizing reefnet fishing and seaweed farming to support salmon and orca populations.
- From tourist hotspot to marine mystery: where are the great white sharks?
Great white sharks have left a former tourist hotspot in South Africa, with researchers debating whether orcas or human activity caused their departure. The situation has sparked discussions about marine ecosystem changes and conservation efforts.
- This was a great white shark hotspot. Then they mysteriously vanished | 60 Minutes
Great white sharks have disappeared from a former hotspot in South Africa, with researchers blaming either orcas or human activity. The article highlights the mystery behind the sharks' sudden absence.