Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

Orca gang develops brutal hunting strategy to take on the world’s largest shark — ‘This is a fascinating behaviour’

A gang of orcas off the coast of Mexico have learned how to hunt whale sharks — the world’s largest shark species — and their tactics are brutal. One male individual was present at the majority of these hunting events, researchers say, suggesting he may be driving this predatory behavior. “The animals have shown us […]

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‘Old’ animals offer wisdom and stability, need protection: Study

‘Old’ animals offer wisdom and stability, need protection: Study

In many animal societies, elderly individuals are critical contributors to their species’ survival, a new study has found. That’s why wildlife conservation must account for older animals, researchers say. Keller Kopf, lead author and ecologist at Charles Darwin University, Australia, told Mongabay he wanted to counter the idea that “getting old is always a bad […]

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