As far as Orcas? Humans are incroaching on THEIR territory, so don’t blame the orca. On land people raise hell that deer are in their backyards. WRONG. Humans are in the deer’s backyard. The deer were there long before humans were, humans invaded the deer’s territory.
Crabeater seals are by far the most abundant seal species – according to Wikipedia. I have watched a bunch of nature shows that featured/included seals, and had never heard of crabeater seals before now.
Despite having complex social structures, great white sharks are still ruthless killers. Oh wait, lest they get a lawyer and sue me for libel: they have a reputation as ruthless killers.
My wife and I were once in Las Vegas. There is a huge aquarium behind the check in desk at either the Mirage or Treasure Island hotel. I noticed small sharks swimming around. When I asked someone how they kept the sharks from eating all of the other fish in the tank they told me that they feed the all the fish so well that the sharks get plenty to eat and are not hungry.
I was wondering whether they had been affected by Hollywood movies. Also, they have been known to be protective of calves and pregnant mothers. We forget that they do talk to each, both near and far.
meowlin about 1 year ago
Orcas have escalated. They actually sank a boat a day or two ago.
Izzy Moreno about 1 year ago
So, WHITE sharks are sexist misogynists.
Of course.
tremaine53 about 1 year ago
So… Great white sharks are highly complex AND mindless killers? I mean, for those of us keeping score at home.
dwindy54 about 1 year ago
I don’t think it’s a new orcas trait. They’ve been doing it at least since the mid 80’s when they attacked and dumped ocean catamarans.
artegal about 1 year ago
The sharks in Jaws didn’t seem that mindless. Heck, one of them even followed the family from New York to the Caribbean.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 year ago
Do Lemon Sharks taste good?
DawnQuinn1 about 1 year ago
As far as Orcas? Humans are incroaching on THEIR territory, so don’t blame the orca. On land people raise hell that deer are in their backyards. WRONG. Humans are in the deer’s backyard. The deer were there long before humans were, humans invaded the deer’s territory.
billwog about 1 year ago
Orcas are probably highly perturbed off at what we’re doing polluting their home. I don’t blame them.
FireAnt_Hater about 1 year ago
Crabeater seals are by far the most abundant seal species – according to Wikipedia. I have watched a bunch of nature shows that featured/included seals, and had never heard of crabeater seals before now.
mindjob about 1 year ago
I take it the boat that was bumped by the orca did not win the race. Too bad, it would have added some excitement
ekke about 1 year ago
Despite having complex social structures, great white sharks are still ruthless killers. Oh wait, lest they get a lawyer and sue me for libel: they have a reputation as ruthless killers.
mbhiggins5555 about 1 year ago
My wife and I were once in Las Vegas. There is a huge aquarium behind the check in desk at either the Mirage or Treasure Island hotel. I noticed small sharks swimming around. When I asked someone how they kept the sharks from eating all of the other fish in the tank they told me that they feed the all the fish so well that the sharks get plenty to eat and are not hungry.
ChucklinChuck about 1 year ago
I like these themed RBION.
heathcliff2 about 1 year ago
I was wondering whether they had been affected by Hollywood movies. Also, they have been known to be protective of calves and pregnant mothers. We forget that they do talk to each, both near and far.
Stephen Gilberg about 1 year ago
The orca’s in the oceanic dolphin family.
A highly social species, it is found in every sea.
Though certain populations are considered under threat,
Its conservation status hasn’t been determined yet.
The orca’s so intelligent, it passes on techniques
For hunting, and each pod may have a different way to speak.
A super apex predator, it preys on great white sharks.
Good thing we all can recognize its dichromatic marks.
OK, they don’t kill humans in the wild, but beware:
They’ve started sinking boats like it’s the hottest new affair.
—me