Biologist and killer whale expert Tiu Similä explains the amazing "carousel feeding" method of Norwegian orcas, which stun and eat fish one by one and share the hunt with humpback whales....

2022年2月2日 · Orca have started eating fish caught on hooks, treating fishing lines like a buffet, scientists have said.

What do orca whales eat? Orca whales primarily eat fish (like salmon and herring), marine mammals (such as seals and sea lions), and occasionally birds and squid, depending on their pod and region. Conclusion. Orcas, often known as killer whales, are majestic apex predators that play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems.

2025年2月24日 · Killer whales eat fish, marine mammals, seals, cephalopods, and even sea birds. The killer whale is a carnivore, so it only eats the meat from other creatures. Fortunately, the ocean has a bounty of prey.

2024年4月15日 · A Vancouver Aquarium expert who's been involved in attempts to rescue an orphaned orca says the calf may be feeding on fish in the B.C. lagoon where she's been trapped for more than three weeks.

2023年10月30日 · Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why? Scientists are stumped at the strange behavior of these killer whales in the Salish Sea.

Resident orcas help keep fish populations stable by eating fish. Transient orcas eat marine mammals, which helps manage their numbers. This difference keeps the ocean’s ecosystem balanced and shows how orcas adapt and play a big role in the ocean.

How many fish can a orca eat? Adult Southern Resident orca eats 385 lbs of fish each day. Size: Chinook is the largest Pacific salmon species; they can weigh over 100 pounds but average about 30 pounds. They are long as well as heavy, ranging from 40 to 60 inches at maturity.

2019年12月16日 · A new University of Washington and NOAA study points to the recent rise of resident killer whales, and their insatiable appetite for large Chinook salmon, as the main driver behind the decline of the big fish.

Orcas hunt for herring in Norway’s Andfjorden. Members of the pod coordinate their moves, herding a mass of herring into a manageable ball. They then whip their tails against the ball, stunning or...