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Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)
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Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)
Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in preparation to knock it from the ice by creating a wave. Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, summer. Freeze Frame book plate page 122-123. Taken on location for BBC series Frozen Planet
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Animal Head Antarctic Antarctica Catalogue4 Cetaceans Cold Curiosity Danger Dolphins Food Chain Frozen Intelligence Miispecies Orcinus Orca Polar Predation Predator Preparation Prey Surface Teamwork Threats Three Animals Vulnerable Freeze Frame Leptonychotes Weddelli Risk Weddell Seal
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Talk about a killer view! These mischievous orcas are taking spying to a whole new level as they spy-hop their way to observe their potential prey, the Weddell Seal. With their heads popping out of the icy waters of Marguerite Bay, these intelligent creatures are preparing for an epic game of knock-the-seal-off-the-ice by creating a massive wave. It's like something straight out of an action movie! The frozen backdrop and icy waters only add to the drama as these apex predators strategize and work together in perfect harmony. Talk about teamwork! But don't be fooled by those innocent-looking faces - danger lurks beneath those playful eyes. This freeze frame captures not just curiosity but also the raw power and intelligence possessed by these magnificent dolphins of the sea. The Antarctic Peninsula may be cold, but it's definitely not lacking in excitement! As part of BBC's Frozen Planet series, this incredible shot showcases nature at its most thrilling. From predation to survival instincts, every aspect of the food chain is on display here. So hold onto your hats (or should we say fins?) because this print will transport you right into the heart-pounding world where vulnerability meets strength, and where one wrong move can mean life or death.
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