The scenic lagoon on the coast of Vancouver Island, in the far west of Canada, is usually quiet, interrupted only by the sounds of animals or a lone vehicle. But since an orphaned 2-year-old orca calf was stranded in the lagoon two weeks ago, the area has been buzzing with activity as preparations get underway … Read more
Researchers studying orcas off the coast of South Africa recently observed one of the whales consuming a great white shark alone, in just two minutes. Forget Collars—There’s a Kinder Way to Track Polar Bears in the Arctic Since 2017, two orcas in particular have been wreaking havoc on the great whites off South Africa’s Mossel … Read more
Our most-read science stories this week contain a few timeless life lessons. One, don’t go into an MRI room carrying metal, particularly if that metal is a loaded gun. Two, don’t cross a killer whale, even if you’re a great white shark. And finally, never judge a sea cucumber by its cover—no matter how repulsive … Read more
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That said, launching myself off the thing was more difficult than I expected. The Orca handled sharp corners very well, and as long as you can keep your grip on the handle it’s possible to stay on. I did manage to fall off one time, but it took quite a lot of sharp turns and … Read more
Three orcas prepare to wash a seal off the safety of an iceberg.Photo: Bertie Gregory / Wildlife Photographer of the Year London’s Natural History Museum has revealed the winners of its annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, and this year’s collection is absolutely stupendous. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by … Read more