Orcas herd and ambush dolphins

摘要

They've definitely earned their name. A pod of killer whales already famous for its frighteningly effective hunting methods has been seen tricking dolphins into an ambush. Orcas have been filmed hunting dolphins before, but never using such a complex group-hunting technique. This pod, which lives off the coast of Patagonia, Argentina, came to the world's attention when members of the group were spotted intentionally beaching themselves to capture baby sea lions, then refloating when the next wave rolled in. The ringleader then and now is a female that researchers have named Maga. They watched from boats as the orcas encountered their dolphin prey then set up the ambush.