Orca pod inflicts severe injuries on two gray whales in California.

A pod of over 30 orcas attacked two adult gray whales in California's Monterey Bay, causing significant injuries. Orcas are known to be the only major predator of gray whales, but usually hunt calves rather than adults. The attack on adults is unusual and could signify an underlying problem with the gray whale population. Hunger is a potent motivator for orcas to take on adults, but the risk of injury must be weighed against the reward of feasting on more whale meat. The incident offers an insight into the orcas' hunting prowess and ambition.