Tag: "killer whales"
Why Killer Whales Don’t Eat People: Where Science and Legend Meet
It’s clear that in the wild, orcas seem to have a pretty universal rule: don’t attack humans. The reason would appear to be both biological and cultural.
Post on Jul 20, 2011 by Ethan Morris from QUEST Northwest
Cultural Differences in Northwest Orcas
Even though different groups of orcas in the Pacific Northwest often share the same waters, they don’t interact outside of their group, follow a distinct diet and demonstrate unique behaviors.
Post on Jul 19, 2011 by Darcie Larson from QUEST Northwest
Puget Sound Orca Poop is a 'Treasure Trove' for Researchers
Scientists are looking for clues in killer whales' aquatic droppings as they try to determine why their numbers remain so low in Puget Sound. To sniff out these floating data dumps, researchers have turned to a furry colleague named Tucker.
Post on Jul 19, 2011 by Ashley Ahearn from QUEST Northwest
The Killer Affecting Killer Whale Populations
Nothing excites whale researchers and whale fanatics more than seeing a new calf born into the pod. However, researchers have learned that calf survival rates are incredibly low, especially for the orca’s first born. The mother’s young calf often dies because of something the mother passes on to her offspring—PCBs.
Post on Jul 19, 2011 by Cathy Britt from QUEST Northwest
Watching the Water
While at sea, I've seen common Alaskan wildlife. Humpbacks have spouted and breached, raven and eagles have dived at the water for a dinner of spawning salmon. But I keep looking at the water, hoping to glimpse Orcas.
Post on Jul 23, 2008 by Cat
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