How Do Killer Whales Socialize when No One is Watching?
Ahead of DCP’s newest killer whale research in a paper in review titled “Association and social networks based on proximity and inter-individual interactions in a group of managed care killer whales,” Justin sat down with three of the co-authors to hear what it’s all about: Kathleen Dudzinski, Heather Manitzas Hill, and Manon Themelin. After combing through thousands of hours of video footage of killer whales at SeaWorld California socializing without people around, our intrepid group of scientists made a few interesting discoveries and observed a bunch of natural behaviors. And soon this team will be looking at even more underwater footage of killer whales socializing from around the world to see what else turns up. To hear more, listen to the podcast!
Special thank you to SeaWorld California for this collaboration. DCP is excited also to be working with Loro Parque Fundación and Wild Encounters for on-going research!