Puget Sound orcas beat up and even kill porpoises, new research reveals. But why? WATCH
A study published this week collects documentation of southern resident orcas roughing up and killing local porpoises. Scientists have a few theories as to why.
Lynda V. Mapes
Lynda specializes in coverage of the environment, natural history and Native American tribes.
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