For half a century, Lolita the orca languished in captivity. Her sad story came to an even more tragic end when she died at the Miami Seaquarium on August 18, 2023… just as preparations were underway to finally reunite Lolita with her family in the wild. Lolita’s story is a stark reminder of the cruelty […]
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Jaw-dropping video shows giant whales, dolphins and sharks gathering for ‘incredible’ feeding frenzy off Welsh coast
A spectacular feeding frenzy rarely seen in British seas has been filmed off the Welsh coast. A posse of predators, headed by enormous fin whales, coraled prey fish into huge prey balls in the Celtic Deep before launching attacks. Fin whales, which can grow to 80ft and are the quickest of all whales, and the […]
Orca Tokitae’s necropsy shocks Lummi Nation as it works to bring remains home
The death of Tokitae the southern resident orca on Friday in Miami was a shock to those who had been working to return her to her home waters of the Pacific Northwest, after 53 years in captivity. And the shocks would continue as a necropsy got underway just hours after the whale’s death. Tokitae’s body […]
Orca Calf Rescued From Mass Stranding Now a Thriving Adult
On July 3, 2013, a group of seven orcas were stranded on a beach in Queensland. Sadly, two of the group passed away before they were found. However, thanks to diligent rescue efforts, the remaining five were able to return to the ocean. Of the five survivors, one was an orca calf who researchers dubbed […]
Young Killer Whale Seeks Human Help to Rescue Entangled Mother
In an awe-inspiring incident that defies conventional notions about wild predators, a young killer whale recently demonstrated remarkable intelligence by seeking assistance from a group of humans to save its entangled mother. The viral footage, shared by Alvin Foo, begins with a young killer whale emitting distressing cries towards a group of people on a […]
Pregnant Orca ‘White Gladis’ Starts an Uprising
A pregnant killer whale named White Gladis has ignited a global appreciation for marine wildlife and sparked conversations across the globe about animal behavior. White Gladis first captured worldwide attention in 2020 when she exhibited protective behavior towards her unborn calf and the ocean as a whole, resulting in a series of boat encounters off […]
Petition: Urge Authorities to Investigate Orca Attacks Off the Coast of Spain
A strange phenomenon is happening off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula: endangered orcas are attacking and sinking boats. While it hasn’t been determined what exactly is causing these coordinated attacks, some researchers speculate that “one orca had a traumatic encounter with a sailboat and has taught others in the pod how to attack.” These […]
Orcas Have Sunk Three Boats in Europe and Seem to Be Teaching Others to Do The Same
In a series of astonishing events off the Iberian coast of Europe, orcas, also known as killer whales, have been engaging in unprecedented behavior by attacking and sinking boats. These encounters have left sailors puzzled, and researchers intrigued. In this article, we will delve into the recent incidents, explore the possible reasons behind this behavior, […]