Why Orcas Are the Ocean’s Top Predators | Unknown Facts

Life and Death on Antarctic Ice. Killer whales, also known as orcas, are among the most intelligent predators in the ocean. They don’t rely on speed alone they rely on strategy, communication, and teamwork. When hunting seals that rest on floating ice, orcas understand that a direct attack won’t work. As long as the seal stays on the ice, it remains relatively safe. This is why orcas first observe and confirm their target, often surfacing near the ice to visually check if the seal is present. On

✨This orca died just days after this video was filmed. He was the last orca in captivity in South America— this is the final footage of him alive. He was taken from the ocean at just four years old. For more than thirty years, he lived here. A concrete tank. A world no bigger than a swimming pool. Forced to perform. Until his body could no longer take it. When I arrived, the park was closed. They told me it was “maintenance.” But the truth was— he was too weak to perform for anyone. His dorsal f