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SUFB 1264: Orcas killing blue whales
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Scientists recently observed three separate hunting events of orcas against blue whales. Two hunting events were in 2019 (16 days apart) and the last event was in 2021. The first event was on a healthy individual. The scientists observed the hunting events in Bremer Bay (South West Australia) where three orcas lined up along the side of the blue whale and pushed it underwater while two orcas would bite at its head. The hunts are part of nature and solidify orcas as THE apex predator of the ocean who has been observed to eat the livers from great white sharks. Orcas enjoy swimming in the mouth of the whale to eat its nutrient-rich tongue. Links to articles: Paper: https://bit.ly/3obMOKc Media Article: https://bit.ly/3GfOgS0 Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc
Released:
Jan 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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