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orca

[awr-kuh] / ˈɔr kə /




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The orca repeatedly allowed the calf to sink before bringing it back to the surface, a difficult moment to watch but one that Aasen felt was important to record.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Aasen was flying a drone for the Norwegian Orca Survey when he noticed an adult orca carrying the body of a deceased calf through a Norwegian fjord.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

A lengthy line begins to form in front of the amphitheater where an orca show will happen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

One orca held the carcass steady, allowing the other to strike it with greater precision.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

As long as you weren’t an orca, they would be your friend instantly.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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