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Marine Biologists

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animals1 year ago•3 min saved

"Sperm Whales' Unconventional Defense: How They Fended Off Orca Attack with Poo"

A group of sperm whales in Western Australia's Bremer Canyon defended themselves against a pod of at least 30 killer whales by forming a defensive rosette and unleashing a 'poonado' of diarrhoea, which successfully deterred the orcas. Marine biologists witnessed the extraordinary defense strategy, noting that the orcas abruptly retreated after being hit by the sperm whales' defensive defecation. This incident sheds light on the complex interactions and defensive tactics of marine creatures in the food chain.

via LADbible|

#animals #defense-strategy #marine-biologists

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Orcas Continue to Pose Threat to Sailors, Sinking Boats in Europe and Morocco

Orcas off the coast of the Iberian Peninsula have been ramming and sinking boats, causing concern among sailors. Marine biologists are studying this phenomenon, theorizing that the behavior may be a learned fad among curious young orcas. Some researchers believe the ramming is a playful interaction, while others suggest it could be an adverse behavior resulting from a bad experience. Conservationists and yacht clubs are working together to protect the endangered orcas and provide safety protocols for sailors encountering them, including staying quiet and charting routes closer to shore.

via The New York Times|

#boat-sinking #endangered-species #environment