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Wild orcas surprise researchers by using kelp as natural loofahs

Gail P Sherman
Jun 24, 2025
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Killer whales continue to surprise us with their behavior. They wear salmon as hats and smash fancy yachts for fun. Now, the fun-loving apex predators have been observed using kelp to give each other an underwater spa day.

Observing wildlife with drones has provided scientists with access to behaviors that have never been…

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