Disabled Orca Stumpy Has Always Relied on the Kindness of Stranger Orcas

Orcas (also known as killer whales) have what some scientists call “culture.” They exhibit a range of behaviors depending on their global locations (the species is found in every ocean on Earth) and how they live in those locations (there are transient, resident, and offshore orcas). Some males stay with their mothers for life. Many pods are led by matriarchs. Some hunt in teams using methods that require strict coordination and a seemingly sophisticated level of communication.

Source: Disabled Orca Stumpy Has Always Relied on the Kindness of Stranger Orcas

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