Orcas our buddies in the Sea, we treat so bad.

**Kagemusha** · 01-15-2014, 13:08

I have been always fascinated with these creatures. Apex predators of the Sea, living in all Oceans of the world, but have never attacked human in the wild. They seem to have complex, but peaceful societies, very complex language with possible separate local languages and dialects. Also recent studies of Orca brains have resulted into scientist questioning that the emotion part of human brain is the most complex among the mammals.

I wonder does anyone share my interest with these cetaceans?
Here are couple videos of one my favorite animals in action:

and couple more sad ones:

**Fragony** · 01-15-2014, 13:23

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YpBJIcC9W9Q

;)

**Kagemusha** · 01-15-2014, 13:29

Nice photoshop.

What is weird is that actually it should happen all the time but they dont do it. They kill and eat pretty much everything in the Sea, but not us.

**Andres** · 01-15-2014, 13:35

Orcas and dolphins fascinated me as a kid.

I still enjoy reading articles about their intelligence. I wouldn't call myself fascinated, more curious, mostly wondering how smart they really are and if they can match us.

**Hooahguy** · 01-15-2014, 14:57

I will assume you have seen Blackfish, right? Fantastic documentary, a real shame what they do to those orcas.

**Kagemusha** · 01-15-2014, 14:59

Originally Posted by Hooahguy

I will assume you have seen Blackfish, right? Fantastic documentary, a real shame what they do to those orcas.

Yes i have. It is simply tragic how we humans can behave. :(

That BBC document about Luna i posted in my first post is also example how tragic interaction between them and us can be, but in very different way then in Blackfish, which only shows too well the dark side of humans.

**Xiahou** · 01-17-2014, 18:12

Originally Posted by Hooahguy

I will assume you have seen Blackfish, right? Fantastic documentary, a real shame what they do to those orcas.

Be careful when watching things like that. It's primary purpose is to push an agenda. The facts are often secondary to that. They make some good points, but they also distort quite a bit in service of the agenda.

Watch with a skeptical mind, ask questions and do some research- don't just accept everything at face value.

**Fragony** · 01-17-2014, 10:52

Originally Posted by Andres

Orcas and dolphins fascinated me as a kid.

I still enjoy reading articles about their intelligence. I wouldn't call myself fascinated, more curious, mostly wondering how smart they really are and if they can match us.

Smart enough to know they are looking at theirselves in a mirror, pretty damn amazing that they get that.