Is The Orca Uprising Upon Us?

The video explores orca behaviors, from wearing fish as hats to interacting with boats. It discusses the increase in orca-boat interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar, suggesting these may be playful rather than aggressive. Theories on this behavior include trauma response and curiosity. The video highlights orca culture, intelligence, and social learning, showing how orcas imitate actions and have distinct cultural traits. It also covers orca traditions, social structures, and the role of matriarchs in passing down knowledge.

What unusual accessory did orcas start wearing, which became a trend among their pods?

• A seaweed necklace

• A dead salmon hat

• A shell bracelet

• A starfish brooch

In the early 2020s, what specific part of boats did orcas target, causing significant damage?

• The anchor

• The rudder

• The mast

• The hull

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

• To find food

• As a trauma response

• To mark territory

• As a form of communication

What ability do orcas have that is a strong sign of intelligence in the animal kingdom?

• Action imitation

• Tool use

• Language comprehension

• Color recognition

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

• Distinct vocal accents

• Complex greeting ceremonies

• Preference for specific foods

• Building underwater structures

How do orcas typically pass down knowledge and behaviors to the next generation?

• Through written records

• By traveling with their father's pod

• Via matrilineal social structures

• Through genetic memory

What is the role of the oldest female in an orca pod?

• She is the matriarch who passes down knowledge

• She leads hunting expeditions

• She guards the pod's territory

• She selects mates for the pod