Orca Culture and Behavior

The video explores orca behavior, starting with a quirky trend in 1987 where orcas wore dead salmon as hats. In the 2020s, orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar began interacting with boats, particularly targeting rudders. This behavior might be playful rather than aggressive, possibly originating from trauma or curiosity. Orcas exhibit cultural traits, such as action imitation, which is a sign of intelligence. They have distinct traditions and pass down behaviors through generations. The video concludes that orca trends, like human trends, come and go, providing insights into their intelligence and culture.

What unusual behavior did orcas in Puget Sound exhibit in 1987?

• Building nests

• Singing in unison

• Jumping through hoops

• Wearing dead salmon on their heads

What specific part of boats do orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar target?

• The sails

• The hull

• The rudder

• The anchor

What is a possible reason for the increase in orca interactions with boats by 2023?

• Increased boat traffic

• Orcas learning from each other

• New fishing regulations

• Changes in water temperature

What is one theory about why orcas started interacting with boat rudders?

• As a form of communication

• As a trauma response

• To find food

• To navigate better

What is action imitation in orcas a sign of?

• Aggression

• Hunger

• Intelligence

• Fear

Which of the following is NOT a cultural trait observed in orcas?

• Food preferences

• Complex greeting ceremonies

• Building underwater cities

• Different vocalizations

What is one example of a tradition unique to a specific orca pod?

• Using tools to catch fish

• Rubbing on pebbly beaches

• Building nests

• Singing in harmony

What is the significance of orcas preferring mates with different vocalizations?

• To attract more mates

• To avoid inbreeding

• To create new songs

• To confuse predators

How do orcas typically pass down cultural traits?

• By migrating alone

• Through matriarchal guidance

• By traveling with their father's pod

• Through written records

What role does the oldest female orca play in a pod?

• She is the primary hunter

• She is the matriarch

• She leads migration

• She teaches vocalizations