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In 1987, orcas started putting salmon on their foreheads, & we're not entirely sure why. But then the behavior mostly disappeared for decades.
Now, another member of the southern resident killer whales has been spotted with a so-called "salmon hat". 🧪
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Now, another member of the southern resident killer whales has been spotted with a so-called "salmon hat". 🧪
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Why these orcas are wearing salmon as hats (again)
First observed in the 1980s, the fad of orcas swimming around with dead salmon on their foreheads off Washington State seemed to have faded—until now.
www.nationalgeographic.com
December 10, 2024 at 2:48 PM
In 1987, orcas started putting salmon on their foreheads, & we're not entirely sure why. But then the behavior mostly disappeared for decades.
Now, another member of the southern resident killer whales has been spotted with a so-called "salmon hat". 🧪
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
Now, another member of the southern resident killer whales has been spotted with a so-called "salmon hat". 🧪
www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...