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"Sperm Whales' Defensive Strategy: Giant Poop Bombs to Ward Off Orcas"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Life

Sperm whales in Western Australia used a unique defense strategy by releasing a large cloud of reddish-colored poop to fend off an impending attack by a group of orcas. This rarely seen defense mechanism, known as "defense defecation," involved the whales forming a circle and fanning their tails to drive their excrement towards the orcas. The strategy worked, and the orcas swam off in search of fresher waters, showcasing the clever tactics employed by sperm whales in the face of potential threats.

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Orphaned Newborn Otter Rescued from Deadly Orca Attack: Heartbreaking Cry for Mother

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News

A newborn sea otter was rescued by wildlife responders in Alaska after surviving an orca attack witnessed by Natalie Hunter and her group. The otter pup's mother did not survive the attack, but the cries of the pup indicated it was still alive. The responders waited for the orcas to leave and then called for assistance. The pup was carefully brought back to shore and is now receiving round-the-clock care at the Alaska SeaLife Center. It is the second orphaned otter pup admitted in less than a week.

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