Oceanography
What is the function of the white spots above the eyes of killer whales?
Killer whales can reach body lengths of up to 9.45 meters, but their eyes are so small that we might even think they have no eyes unless we look closely.
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Oceanography
First recorded killer whale kidnapping baby whale from another species to raise
This is likely a rare event, stemming from the desire to become a mother of an infertile female killer whale.
Animal world
The animal with the 'world champion' bite, 117 times stronger than humans: No one can hunt them!
To hunt large prey, the jaws of this animal evolved over time to have a powerful bite.
Oceanography
Killer whale rips open whale shark's belly to get liver
A killer whale swallowed the liver and left the 8cm-long shark's carcass to sink to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Mexico.
Animal world
Which animal has the strongest bite in the world?
The saltwater crocodile is considered to have the strongest bite of any animal currently living on Earth.
Animal world
Name some of the most ferocious 'queens' in the animal world
Killer whales, bonobos, African savannah elephants and leaf-cutter ants have one thing in common - they all rely on their offspring to survive and thrive.
Oceanography
Tactics that help killer whales hunt the largest fish on the planet
Killer whales in the Gulf of California appear to have developed special skills to hunt and kill whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet.
Oceanography
Killer whales carrying dead salmon leave scientists baffled
Killer whales off the coast of Washington state have been carrying salmon carcasses on their heads for decades, but researchers still don't know why they do it.
Oceanography
Killer whale pair kills 17 sharks a day
A pair of killer whales off the coast of South Africa kill sharks to remove their livers while leaving the other parts intact.
Archeology
What would happen if a giant sea scorpion fought a killer whale?
Millions of years ago, giant sea scorpions were considered predators.
Oceanography
Killer whales knock seabirds out of the water
While teaching her calves how to hunt, Bigg's killer whale tosses murres off the water's surface.
Oceanography
Killer whale tosses dolphin into the air
Scientists have filmed killer whales attacking smaller dolphins, taking down their prey and sharing meals with their mates.
Oceanography
Decoding the reasons why killer whales attack ships
The killer whales that crash into and sink ships in the Strait of Gibraltar may just be juveniles frolicking and following a behavioral trend.
Oceanography
A herd of killer whales joined forces to sink a 15m long yacht
A pod of killer whales that attack ships in southwestern Europe sank a large yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after puncturing its hull.
Oceanography
Discovering whales sinking boats in unexpected places
Whales attacking and sinking boats in southwestern Europe have been spotted circling a ship in Spain, hundreds of miles away from where they are.