Pod of killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with rarely seen bird hunt
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle. The pod of Bigg's killer whales visited Elliott Bay apparently for a hunt just off Seattle's maritime industrial docks. Kersti Muul, who runs a WhatsApp whale alert system for the Seattle area, recorded video as the whales appeared just below a lookout point showing interest in a bird. Eventually one of the whales takes the bird below water, sparking a reaction from onlookers. Bigg's killer whales are orcas that usually prey on marine mammals like sea lions or porpoises. They visit the waters of Seattle occasionally
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Shoppers will only buy the sweetest watermelons if they follow the 'two finger rule'
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