Orcas and ourselves
Aeon Essays • 2/9/2026
Summary
The article titled "Orcas and ourselves" by Jason Colby explores the contrasting perceptions of orcas, describing them as either "sea pandas" or "sadistic killers." It suggests that these labels reflect more about human perspectives than about the orcas themselves. The piece is published on Aeon.
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