Orca whales (Orcinus orca) are among the most fearsome apex predators in the ocean. When not preying on the largest fish on Earth, they’re...
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Orca whales (Orcinus orca) are among the most fearsome apex predators in the ocean. When not preying on the largest fish on Earth, they’re attacking boats or going after the mighty great white shark for their tasty livers. One well-studied group of orcas living between Washington State and British Columbia now has a new skill to add to its repertoire–tool manufacturing and use. The whales create tools from kelp and appear to use them to help groom one another. The findings are detailed in a study published June 23 in the Cell Press journal Current Biology. An orca whale carrying kelp in its mouth. CREDIT: Center for Whale Research, NMFS NOAA Permit 27038 Why tool use is a big deal Tool...
Orca whales (Orcinus orca) are among the most fearsome apex predators in the ocean. When not preying on the largest fish on Earth, they’re...
Scientists filmed orcas using seaweed to groom each other, showing tool use.
Scientists filmed orcas using seaweed to groom each other, showing tool use.
Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool”...
Scientists have spotted a subset of killer whales using seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, marking the first known identification of “tool”...
A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of orcas. ......
A study published in the journal Current Biology describes a new example of tool use by a critically endangered population of orcas. ......
In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars.
In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars.
In pricey spas, kelp facials and body wraps can set the esthetically inclined human back hundreds of dollars.