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1. Killer whales and culture, with Dr. John Ford

1. Killer whales and culture, with Dr. John Ford

FromPod of Orcas


1. Killer whales and culture, with Dr. John Ford

FromPod of Orcas

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Ep. 1, we bring you up to speed on the critically endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales and discuss orca culture with Dr. John Ford, who has studied the species since the 1970s, when killer whale research truly began.
How did things become so dire? What’s the difference between the three distinct ecotypes of killer whales? What are scientists and conservationists doing to solve the problem? Click listen and subscribe to find out. Rate, review and share the podcast to help spread the word.
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Released:
Apr 1, 2021
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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

There are only around 70 Southern Resident Killer Whales remaining in the wild and they’re looking directly at extinction if things don’t change now. Southern Resident Orcas are emotionally intelligent and they have complex family dynamics. They also have a deep spiritual connection to the tribes and first nations who’ve been in the Salish Sea since time immemorial. Over the next six weeks, we’ll dive into those issues and more, with some brilliant guests joining us along the way. Click subscribe and spread the word!