On the Hunt: Killer Whale

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Title
On the Hunt: Killer Whale
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Contributor
Vengage
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Creator
Arfeen Noor
Description
An infographic about the hunting strategies of orcas and the coordination and communication they employ. Furthermore, some background and general information as well as a few interesting facts.
References
Primary References
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Secondary References
1. Smith, T. G., Siniff, D. B., Reichle, R., & Stone, S. (1981a). Coordinated behavior of killer whales, Orcinus orca , hunting a crabeater seal, Lobodon carcinophagus. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 59(6), 1185–1189. https://doi.org/10.1139/z81-167
Date
11/30/2021
Category
Predation & Communication
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