Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 years
Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 years
Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still aren't sure why they do it.
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Under water, with no hands, how are they getting the fish in place? And perhaps more difficult, how do they keep it there? Anyone aware of a video?
I'm completely guessing, are they able to create suction with their blowhole?
Some people have posted pictures in the thread now, and it looks like you might be correct. Seems odd - the blowhole is analogous to a nostril. Sucking something against your nose a swimming seems like it would be uncomfortable.
Fashion is almost always uncomfortable
Beauty is pain; and pain beauty.
Correct! High heels are seldom comfortable and rarely rational.
Maybe the orcas are trying to show off that they are hard and can hold their breath longer?