Orca hunting salmon 2 (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Orca hunting salmon 2

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A resident killer whale chases a coho salmon to the surface. Often killer whales will reposition and "process" their prey near the surface, prior to tearing it apart and sharing with others in its group. Image taken under NOAA permit.

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Candice Emmons/NOAA Fisheries

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