Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 29, 2024

Killer Whales Hunt Moose For Prey In This Region—A Biologist Highlights One Of Nature’s Most Unique Interactions

Forbes  reports

When we think of orcas, who also go by “killer whales” (Orcinus orca), we imagine them hunting seals, penguins or maybe even other large whales. Moose (Alces alces), the largest species of the deer family, conjure images of dense forests, marshes and freshwater lakes.

As it turns out, in certain areas and in very specific circumstances these two species’ habitats can virtually overlap. Under these circumstances, killer whales have been known to hunt and prey on moose.

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