University of British Columbia researchers, using drones and tracking tags, discovered that active killer whales breathe once per surfacing.

Researchers from the University of British Columbia used drones and animal tracking tags to observe active killer whales breathing off the coast of British Columbia. The study found that these whales, which are like "sprinters" without marathon endurance, breathe once every time they surface. This crucial finding could help scientists understand the predators' metabolism and how much fish they need to survive.

May 15, 2024
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