Orca group seen hunting ocean's largest predators: researchers
A group of 49 orcas has been seen hunting sperm whales, elephant seals, dolphins and even a leatherback turtle, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals last week.
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![A group of unidentified oceanic killer whales sighted approximately 300 km west of Monterey Bay, California on Jan. 23, 2020. University of British Columbia researchers say the pod of 49 orcas could belong to a unique oceanic population found near California and Oregon. A group of killer whales swim in open waters.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7146483.1710895737!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/new-orca-population.jpg)
A group of 49 orcas has been seen hunting sperm whales, elephant seals, dolphins and even a leatherback turtle, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Aquatic Mammals last week.