Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 such gifts over 20 years, noting the whales often lingered expectantly—and sometimes tried again—after humans declined their offerings, suggesting a curious, relationship-building motive.
The wolves of the seas. Ten thousand years from now, everyone will have a pet killer whale.
That’s ridiculous. We won’t have oceans that far in the future.