Researchers analyze killer whale diets to inform conservation strategies for the endangered southern residents in the Pacific Northwest.
Researchers from the University of Washington and NOAA have uncovered important dietary insights about resident killer whales, focusing on two populations: Alaska residents and endangered southern residents. While both groups primarily hunt salmon, they differ in species targeted and additional fish consumed. The study, analyzing fecal samples from 2011 to 2021, highlights these dietary patterns, informing conservation strategies for the southern resident population in the Pacific Northwest.
September 19, 2024
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