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Vanessa Pirotta

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Drone footage captured orcas crafting tools out of kelp – and using them for grooming

For the first time, orcas have been seen making and using tools out of seaweed. The reason? Most likely as a form of social grooming.

24.06.2025 9

The Conversation

Vanessa Pirotta

Social media footage reveals little-known ‘surfing’ whales in Australian waters

As humpback and southern right whales return to Antarctica at the tail end of their annual migration, east coast whale watchers may think the show...

16.10.2024 9

The Conversation

Vanessa Pirotta

The return of Bladerunner the humpback and Spilt Fin the killer whale – a cautionary tale about seafaring vessels

In the past few days, two well known survivors of the battle between marine mammals and vessels have been spotted in Australian waters. I’m talking...

11.07.2024 1

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Vanessa Pirotta