Orcas and the Price of Consciousness: Lessons in Love and Loss from Earth’s Most Successful and Creative Predator

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family and are recognized as Earth's most creative and successful apex predator. They inhabit every ocean and exhibit a striking black and white appearance. Orcas are older than great white sharks and hunt a diverse range of prey, including seals, moose, and blue whales. Their hunting success is attributed to strategy and synchrony rather than brute force.