11 Proofs That Orca Whales Show Their Intelligence, Similar to Dolphins

"11 Proofs That Orca Whales Show Their Intelligence, Similar to Dolphins"

The orca whale is one of the most successful species in the oceans, dominating the top of the food chain in every ocean. And one of the reasons for their success is very simple: they are very, very intelligent. So, what intelligence does this whale possess? Let's take a look at the following review.

"1. They are trapped in a trend"

A population in the Pacific experienced a phase of wearing salmon as hats in the 1980s. The trend began when a female whale started carrying dead salmon on her head, and in the following weeks, the behavior spread to two other groups in the same community. Recent orca whale attacks on boats in Europe may be another example of the orca trend.

"2. They are involved in "welcome ceremony""

"Orca whales have complex social rituals and even engage in what researchers call a "welcoming ceremony." This interaction resembles a mosh pit, with orcas lining up in two rows and then rolling together, according to Smithsonian Magazine. During the event, the welcoming coincides with a birth."

"3. They have different dialects"
"They live in groups based on related mothers and their descendants. Each group has its own distinctive calls, similar to different dialects of the same language. This species can learn to mimic new sounds, which may help them form those dialects."

Source: Live Science

11 Proofs That Orca Whales Show Their Intelligence, Similar to Dolphins

The researchers taught a female whale named Wikie to mimic human words like "hello" and "bye-bye," as well as calls of several other animals. Wikie learned quickly and produced several new sounds in her first attempts.

"4. They use a special hunting strategy"

"They study very specific hunting strategies and pass the knowledge on to their descendants. Some killer whales in Argentina beach themselves to catch sea lions along the shore, while in Antarctica, another population creates waves to drive seals off the floating sea ice."

"5. They are 'picky eaters' animals"

"The orca seems to have learned that shark livers are rich in nutrients, and that it is worth killing sharks and discarding the remains just to obtain those nutrient-rich organs. Researchers have documented orcas targeting the livers of various shark species, including attacking great white sharks off the coast of South Africa and opening the stomachs of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) off the coast of Mexico."

"6. They seem to have friends"
"A study reveals that the social bonds of orcas can be compared to those observed in primates, including humans. An orca interacts more with certain members of its group, usually those of the same age and gender."

"Source: Live Science"

“Every time you see a group of whales, they interact with each other,” “I wouldn’t hesitate to use the word friendship here.”

"Michael Weiss, director of research at the Whale Research Center in the state of Washington."

"7. They seem to be mourning"

"In 2018, researchers observed a female whale that appeared to be mourning as she pushed her dead calf."

The translation of "Tempuh jarak 1600 km" to English is "Travel a distance of 1600 km".

The whale, named Tahlequah, carried her lifeless calf for at least 17 days, traveling 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) across the ocean before finally releasing it. The Center for Whale Research described it as a "tour of grief."

"8. They can be trained"

At SeaWorld, for example, orca whales pose, spray the crowd, flap their pectoral fins, and jump on command. However, keeping orcas in artificial environments has sparked controversy, with some experts arguing that it causes stress and contributes to disease. Ultimately, SeaWorld announced the cessation of its captive orca breeding program in 2016.

9. They care for each other.

The researchers have revealed many examples of orca whales supporting their group members. They help other injured or disabled orcas survive by catching food for them.

"10. Their brains are big"

According to a report by Orlando Sentinel in 2010, the brain of a killer whale can weigh up to 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) and is very good at analyzing the underwater environment.

"11. They hunt whales together with humans"

"For about 1,000 years, a population of orca whales off the coast of Australia hunted alongside the indigenous people and later European whalers. They would hit the water to alert humans to the presence of whales, and sometimes pull whales to their location using ropes."

"As a reward, humans give the lips and tongues of other whales to the orca. This relationship is known as the 'Law of the Tongue.'"

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