An astonishing sequence of images showed the orca emerging from shallow icy waters towards the shore in an attempt to feed on the seal pup. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago tags seal close call killer whale patagonia |
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Dramatic footage of a penguin using it's environment to the best advantage when pursued by a killer whale. picked by kelaltieri 1 year ago 7 comments edit related share plime.com |
A dozen or more people in Trinidad [California] Tuesday witnessed one of the world's rarest wildlife phenomena when an orca flushed a harbor seal onto Indian Beach in what may have been an attempt to teach its young to hunt. It may be the first occurrence of its kind in the United States, researchers said. picked by psycmoe 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share science |
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the porpoises and one of the world's most powerful predators. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fish, squid, and seabirds. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
A killer whale injured a trainer when he grabbed the man and pinned him to the bottom of an exhibition tank during a show at San Diego's SeaWorld Adventure Park. picked by teaya21 3 years ago 1 comments edit related share world |
The amazing images show a polar bear feasting on the remains of dead whale. 0 comments edit related share plime.comResting happily on the mammal, the bear - facing a heavy meal- appears to sensibly be sharing his meaty find with a flock of seagulls. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago |
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Eco-tourists on a whale-watching vessel, looking forward to observing the mighty creatures in their natural habitat, were instead greeted by the sight of a harpooned whale being dragged in by a Japanese whaling vessel on Friday. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
Very Close Tornado, only 150y away! This Was a close call and they were lucky. Shows debris wall spinning up very close! Neat video! A MUST SEE! picked by Neiako 3 years ago 12 comments edit related share plime.com |
Environmentalists worry that if Pasqualita, a baby orca beached in Mexico, is sent to SeaWorld instead of being released into the ocean, it might encourage marine animal trafficking. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Fail Whale is the delightful image of a flying whale that Twitter uses when the site is down for one reason or another. The whale, became so popular that folks made their own versions (dozens), ranging from sculptures to tattoos to comics. picked by Bingo 5 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
Japan's annual whale hunt generates tons upon tons of meat from hundreds of "scientifically killed" whales. Where does it all go? Japanese food company Asian Lunch offers a spicy solution: Whale Curry. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
Kayaking through the calm Pacific waters of Hawaii, all These holidaymakers were hoping for was a glimpse of a passing sea turtle. 1 comments edit related share scienceBut they got rather more than they bargained for when a mighty humpback whale suddenly surged from the depths and shot towards the sky. picked by doggylives 2 years ago |
Killer whales create and visit social clubs just like people do, scientists have discovered. Up to 100 fish-eating killer whales come together in the Avacha Gulf, off the coast of Russia. But no-one knew why the whales form these huge superpods, when they normally live in smaller groups.Now scientists report in the Journal of Ethology that these groups act as clubs in which the killer whales form... read full post picked by Bingo 4 months ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Mara the whale is capable of great gentleness as she guides her calf, Kell, on an epic journey from the waters off Polynesia where he was born to Antarctica. In almost a human gesture, she wraps a protective flipper around her son. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
The furry robotic seal was developed for therapy sessions in care homes, and is also used by autistic and handicapped children. Robots are looked on as a solution to Japan's ageing population - nearly 19% of the 130 million people that live in the country are aged 65 and over. picked by hazelly 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share technology |
"I had heard about this whale, but we had never been able to find it," said Holly Fearnbach, a research biologist with the National Marine Mammal Laboratory in Seattle who photographed the rarity. "It was quite neat to find it." picked by dollyllama 2 years ago 7 comments edit related share science |
beware....they're watching you picked by spocksmyhomeboy 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share science |
As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 9 comments edit related share plime.com |