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... Orcas are recognizable by their distinctive black and white coloration , which serves no protective function because orcas have no natural predators . They have been called the wolves of the sea , presumably because of their cooperative ...
... Orcas are recognizable by their distinctive black and white coloration , which serves no protective function because orcas have no natural predators . They have been called the wolves of the sea , presumably because of their cooperative ...
Page 83
... orcas that continually vocalize to one another , the transients move together in complete silence , perhaps to remain hidden from their mammalian prey . ♢ How might orcas have been given the name killer whale ? Is this an appropriate ...
... orcas that continually vocalize to one another , the transients move together in complete silence , perhaps to remain hidden from their mammalian prey . ♢ How might orcas have been given the name killer whale ? Is this an appropriate ...
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... Orcas are known to lob - tail , as are humpbacks . Whales are sometimes seen with their heads entirely out of the water . This behavior is known as spy - hopping and may help them to navigate by giving them a closer look at landmarks ...
... Orcas are known to lob - tail , as are humpbacks . Whales are sometimes seen with their heads entirely out of the water . This behavior is known as spy - hopping and may help them to navigate by giving them a closer look at landmarks ...
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