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wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rarely Seen 30-Foot Whale Shark Amazes Spectators in Hawaii and New Jersey Waters"

Researchers captured rare underwater footage of a 30-foot whale shark swimming near Kāneʻohe Bay in Hawaii. The video shows the massive shark feeding on schools of nehu, or Hawaiian anchovy, using its huge mouth to create suction and funnel the fish into its mouth. The sighting is significant as whale sharks are rarely seen in Hawaiian waters. The footage also captured a variety of other predators and seabirds feeding on the nehu. The University of Hawaii reminds people to be respectful and not disturb these gentle giants, which can grow up to 40 feet and weigh up to 40 tons.

via Fox Weather |

#hawaii #marine-biology #predators

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Footage Captures Orca Ripping Open Whale Shark and Feasting on its Liver

Rare footage captured off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, shows an orca attacking and tearing open an adult whale shark, feasting on its liver. The video, taken by James Moskito of Ocean Safaris, shows the orca swimming upside down beneath the shark and biting its underside, with blood spewing from the wound. This is believed to be the first known video of orcas attacking an adult whale shark. Shark livers are highly nutritious, and orcas have been documented engaging in this liver-eating behavior for decades.

via Livescience.com|

#gulf-of-california #marine-life #orca

wildlife2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare Footage Captures Orca Feasting on Whale Shark's Liver

Rare footage captured off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, shows an orca tearing open a whale shark and feasting on its liver. The video, taken by an ocean tour operator, reveals the orca swimming upside down beneath the shark and biting its underside, with blood spewing from the wound. While orcas have been known to attack juvenile whale sharks, this is the first known video of them attacking an adult. Shark livers are highly nutritious, and orcas have been documented engaging in this liver-eating behavior for decades.

via Yahoo Life|

#baja-california #marine-life #orca

animals2 years ago•5 min saved

"7 Gigantic Creatures: Ranking the World's Largest Animals"

The largest animal in the world is the blue whale, weighing up to 190,000kg and measuring 30 meters in length. The saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile, reaching up to 7 meters in length and weighing up to 1,000kg. The common ostrich is the biggest bird, standing at around 2.75 meters in height. The whale shark holds the title for the largest fish, with females reaching lengths of up to 14 meters. The giant huntsman spider is the largest spider, with a leg span of up to 30cm. The green anaconda is the largest snake, weighing up to 250kg and measuring 9.1 meters. Finally, the Komodo dragon is the largest lizard, growing up to 3.1 meters in length and weighing up to 150kg.

via BBC Science Focus Magazine|

#animals #blue-whale #giant-huntsman-spider