"Rogue Killer Whales: Reshaping Marine Biology with Brutal Hunting Tactics"
Killer whales in the Monterey Submarine Canyon off the coast of California deploy brutal, co-ordinated attacks when hunting, targeting mother and calf pairs of grey whales. Different killer-whale ecotypes have distinct hunting cultures and communicate using unique dialects. A study led by Josh McInnes revealed specialized hunting strategies of outer-coast transient killer whales, including repeated battering and drowning of grey whale calves. Additionally, a newly discovered population of killer whales was observed hunting large marine mammals in the north Pacific, showcasing impressive predatory force. Further genetic data collection is needed to fully describe these new ecotypes.