For the last five years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, fishing boats, and motorboats in the crystalline waters off the coast of Spain, Portugal, France, and Morocco. The reason for this behavior had been a mystery – until recently. A multinational group of orca experts, sponsored by the governments of Spain and Portugal, met … [Read more...] about Killer whales keep ramming and sinking boats. Scientists now may know why, report says
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Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) are large, voracious predators. Measuring anywhere from 7 to 11 feet from tail to snout, with dark gray skin and a white underbelly, bull sharks eat everything from fishes and dolphins to other sharks and even the occasional human. It is for that last reason that it takes a lot of gumption to attach electronic tags to wild bull sharks — yet … [Read more...] about Cold-blooded killer: Study finds climate change is driving deadly cold waves, harming wildlife
Watch Infamous Killer Whale Devour A Great White Shark In Under 2 Minutes
For the first time ever, a single orca has been seen hunting a great white shark. In one of the most extraordinary predation events ever witnessed, an orca has been observed annihilating a great white shark in less than two minutes. Previously, killer whales had been seen hunting the large sharks in packs, yet this is the first known instance of a single orca … [Read more...] about Watch Infamous Killer Whale Devour A Great White Shark In Under 2 Minutes
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Since 2016, the California coastline has been plagued by a disturbing phenomenon—scores of decapitated seals discovered on northern beaches. The unsettling discovery prompted scientists at the Noyo Center for Marine Science to embark on an investigation, determined to unravel the mystery surrounding these grisly scenes. Sarah Grimes, a researcher at the Noyo Center, … [Read more...] about Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
4-year-old police dog named Yoda unveiled as hero who took down killer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison
The manhunt for escaped convict Danilo Cavalcante came to an end early yesterday morning with the fugitive’s arrest, and the hero of the hour has been named as none other than a four-year-old police dog called Yoda. Thanks to the canine’s intervention, Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania almost two weeks ago, was apprehended with no shots … [Read more...] about 4-year-old police dog named Yoda unveiled as hero who took down killer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison