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Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales having attached a Grey whale mother and calf. Four hours after having killed the calf, seven members of the pod breathe in a tight formation
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Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales having attached a Grey whale mother and calf. Four hours after having killed the calf, seven members of the pod breathe in a tight formation
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Killer whales / Orcas - A pod of Transient type killer whales having attached a Grey whale mother and calf.
Monterey Bay, Pacific Ocean, California, USA
Orcinus orca
Four hours after having killed the calf, seven members of the pod breathe in a tight formation. They are feeding on the carcass somewhere below the surface.
Francois Gohier
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Whale of a Meal - Orca Pod Puts on an Epic Underwater Dinner Show!
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. In this jaw-dropping snapshot captured by photographer Francois Gohier, we witness nature's most thrilling dinner theater unfold in the depths of Monterey Bay. A pod of transient killer whales has just finished their four-hour-long feast, having successfully taken down a grey whale mother and her calf. Now, seven members of the pod rise to the surface in perfect synchrony, forming a tight formation as they catch their breath. With their sleek black and white bodies glistening under the California sun, these apex predators showcase both power and grace. Their cooperative hunting behavior is truly extraordinary - working together like a well-oiled machine to secure their next meal. It's predator versus prey at its finest! As they swim with purposeful determination below the surface, you can almost hear them communicate telepathically: "We've conquered our quarry! Let's relish this moment before diving back into our underwater kingdom". This image serves as a reminder that even in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, life teems with action and drama. So sit back and enjoy this incredible display of marine prowess – it’s an unforgettable glimpse into nature's untamed beauty!
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