How Sea Otters Use Rocks as Tools to Open Hard-Shelled Prey
Floating on its back in a patch of coastal water, a sea otter may look relaxed. But when it places a clam or marine snail against a stone and strikes …
Marine Mammals
How Polar Bears Find Seals Hidden Beneath Arctic Snow and Ice
A polar bear moving across Arctic sea ice can appear to be searching an empty landscape. The surface may stretch for miles with little more than snow, pressure ridges, cracks, …
The Humpback Whale: How Bubble Nets Turn a Pod Into a Hunting Team
Among the largest animals on Earth, humpback whales are famous for spectacular breaches, haunting songs, and some of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom. Yet one of their most …
How Orcas Use Waves to Hunt Seals on Ice
The first time scientists documented orca wave washing, it became clear that killer whales are capable of one of the most sophisticated hunting techniques in the animal kingdom. Instead of …