💨 Abstract

The article discusses a unique cooperative behavior observed between Pacific white-sided dolphins and northern resident killer whales off the coast of British Columbia. Researchers documented these two marine mammals working together to hunt salmon, with dolphins potentially acting as scouts and whales benefiting from an expanded acoustic field. The dolphins may gain protection from other killer whale groups that prey on them. The study, published in Scientific Reports, used drone footage and underwater cameras to capture this interaction, challenging previous beliefs about these encounters.

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