The Truth of Orca Evolution
117K views · Oct 29, 2023 · Education
Comments · 336
@sova656 · 2 years ago
Orcas are absolutely fascinating because they're like the geniuses of the sea. These incredible creatures have this whole secret society going on underwater, with tight-knit family groups that stick together for life. What's mind-blowing is how they communicate – they've got this whole language of clicks, whistles, and even songs. Plus, they're total problem-solving whizzes. I mean, they can figure out how to open tricky lids and even teach their pals new tricks. And let's not forget their hunting skills – they work together like a well-oiled machine, and it's just mind-boggling to see how they outsmart their prey. Orcas are like the ocean's brainiacs, and that's what makes them so darn cool!
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@Bismarko · 2 years ago
a cordivae episode would be dope
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@badcaseofstripes · 2 years ago (edited)
Orcas are so incredible... The most interesting part about them to me is their language. I hope we come to understand more in the future of how they communicate and learn. There's so much we don't know about their various cultures. Keeping any of these creatures in captivity should be a crime.
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@tm43977 · 2 years ago
Finally an orca's origin in or for the Cenozoic era
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@dinomation · 2 years ago
It’s so cool that these whales are so dominant and how their eco types differ from each other.
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@thelaughinghyenas8465 · 2 years ago
Orcas and hyenas are my two favorites animals. They are both so incredibly intelligent.
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@--Paws-- · 2 years ago
Who knew there was a Ranchu goldfish version of toothed-whale, interesting.
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@oulo5019 · 2 years ago (edited)
Absolutely magnificent and complex animals.
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@harryl2232 · 2 years ago
Next to human evolution, I find the history of whales endlessly fascinating
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@badcaseofstripes · 2 years ago
Can't wait for part 2, I'm sure it'll be awhile as nothing about orcas is simple or easy to explain lol. Thank you!! The way you organize your videos makes the info very easy to digest.
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@DowneyDabs · 2 years ago
I like to think of Orcas as "The Homo Erectus of the Ocean."
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@pacotaco1246 · 2 years ago
The origin of our orca revolutionary comrades.
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