Orcas revive 'dead salmon hat' trend from the 1980s
The J-, K- and L-pods are down to just 73 orcas, according to the latest census completed in July by the Center for Whale Research, based in Friday Harbor, Washington. Two adult males were lost and a male calf that was born and counted in the census period subsequently died.
Killer Whale Spotted Wearing Dead Salmon as Hat
Though researchers have some best guesses, nobody seems to know for sure why exactly a killer whale in Washington state was wearing a dead fish as a hat.
Why orcas wear dead salmon as 'hats' remains a mystery, scientists say
In what may seem like a call-back to 1980s whale culture, a resident orca off the coast of Washington state was recently spotted sporting a dead salmon on its head. The phenomenon was first documented in 1987 when whales from three separate pods were seen wearing salmon on their heads, like a human wears a hat.
Scientists Baffled by Orcas Wearing Dead Salmon as Hats
Hatful of Sorrow You've probably heard all about orcas' daring feats, like sinking yachts. But are you aware that they can be quite dashing, too? Yep. It appears that these snazzy cetaceans are fond of wearing "hats" in the form of dead salmon on their snouts,
So hot right now: WA orcas are wearing dead salmon on their heads in latest fashion fad
Washington orcas have reportedly revived a macabre fashion trend: dead-salmon hats. West Coast killer whales were last spotted sporting expired salmon in the 1980s, according to Live Science. After a nearly 40-year hiatus,
After 40 Years Orcas Make Salmon Hats Trendy Again
In the cold waters of Puget Sound, Washington, a peculiar fashion statement has resurfaced after nearly four decades. Orcas, the ocean’s charismatic black-and-white predators, are donning “salmon hats” again—balancing dead fish on their heads as they swim.
Killer whales revive 1980s ‘dead salmon on head’ look
A pod of killer whales has revived a curious trend from the 1980s in which they swim around with dead salmon balanced on their heads.
Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, After A 37-Year Break
Orca family glides past downtown Vancouver
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Mother orca with 3 offpsring in Vancouver's False Creek a sign of recovery: researcher
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Orcas make rare splash in Vancouver's downtown waters
The orcas ventured into the waters of False Creek in downtown Vancouver, Canada. While these marine mammals typically inhabit ...
‘Surreal’ video shows stealthy killer whales gliding past downtown Vancouver
A ferry captain captured the stunning moment a family of killer whales, or orcas, came within 10 feet of the boat in downtown Vancouver.
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Video: Orca family makes 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver
A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a ...
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Children's artwork removed in testy Vancouver council debate over natural gas ban policy
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Mother orca and children go seal-hunting near downtown Vancouver
He said it’s the first time the 26-year-old mother orca, known as T35A, has shown up in downtown Vancouver with her children aged six, 11 and 14. Trites said the well documented family has ...
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Mother orca and her children make 'grocery shopping' trip near downtown Vancouver
He said it's the first time the 26-year-old mother orca, known as T35A, has shown up in downtown Vancouver with her children aged six, 11 and 14. Trites said the well documented family has ...
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We Hiked and Spotted Orcas at This Remote Lodge in the Canadian Wilderness — Here's What It's Like to Stay
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a seasonal resort on 600 acres that offers incredible access to awe-inspiring remote settings. ...