Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 05:01 PM

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Researchers have documented the first recorded evidence of killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins jointly hunting. The study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, details observations made off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Scientists from Dalhousie University used drones and camera tags to study the feeding behavior of the whales. The footage revealed coordinated movements between the two species, with killer whales mirroring the diving patterns of the dolphins. This research provides new insights into the complex interspecies relationships and cooperative hunting strategies of marine mammals.

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