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In a baffling show of generosity, killer whales across the globe are giving fish to humans—and scientists are racing to ...
Killer whales, or orcas, are apex predators known for their intelligence and complex social structures. While wild orcas are not considered a threat to humans and have no recorded fatal attacks, it's ...
Killer whales sharing food with other killer whales is well-documented, but a new study in the Journal of Comparative ...
Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with ...
Killer whales have been documented offering food provisions to humans swimming near them or in nearby boats. Learn more about ...
Scientists documented 34 remarkable cases of wild killer whales trying to give food to humans across four oceans over 20 ...
Killer wh ales appear to be inviting humans for lunch, a new study suggests. The research investigated unusual occurrences of ...
While orcas may deserve their fearsome reputation when it comes to other marine animals, they almost never attack humans in the wild, according to LiveScience. "I don’t think a killer whale ...
Killer whale attacks: ... “They have only been known to harm humans in captivity because we push them to breaking point by putting them in small concrete tanks for our entertainment.
"Orcas often share food with each other—it's a prosocial activity and a way that they build relationships with each other.
Killer whales near the Iberian Peninsula have been striking boats since 2020. No doubt the encounters feel like attacks to the boaters, but experts say that may not be accurate.