Disabled Orca Becomes Leader Of The Pod: SNAPPED IN THE WILD

During a sardine run near Port Elizabeth, dolphins were seen panicking as orcas approached. A distinctive orca, recognized from past encounters due to missing fins, was leading the hunt. Over the years, this orca has grown and demonstrated leadership and social behavior within its pod. The orca's ability to hunt and share prey highlights the social structure of orcas. Researchers hope to continue studying this orca and share findings with the scientific community.

What event caused the dolphins to become panicked during the sardine run?

• A shark attack

• A sudden storm

• A large fishing boat

• The presence of a group of orcas

What makes the orca leading the hunt distinctive?

• It has a scar on its tail

• It has a unique color pattern

• It is larger than other orcas

• It is missing its right pectoral fin and most of its dorsal fin

How did the distinctive orca change over the years?

• It developed a new hunting technique

• It lost its dorsal fin completely

• It gained 1.5 to 2 meters in length

• It became smaller

What does the care for the distinctive orca by its pod reveal about orcas?

• They do not care for injured members

• They are always aggressive

• They are solitary hunters

• They have a social structure

What is the hope for the future regarding the distinctive orca?

• That it will be captured for study

• That it will be seen again and data will aid research

• That it will lead a new pod

• That it will migrate to a different region