First study of Humpback whale survivors of orca attacks in the Southeastern Pacific
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Humpback whales bear stark battle scars from violent encounters with orcas, also known as killer whales. Analysis of rake marks on more than 3000 humpback whale tails or flukes suggest that attacks on these undersea giants may be on the rise, according to a new study in Endangered Species Research.