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Many people assume great white sharks dominate the aquatic food chain. It’s the largest and deadliest predatory shark in the world with hundreds of dagger-sharp teeth. So many people were shocked to witness a pod of killer whales attacking and killing at least two great white sharks off Mossel Bay in South Africa. Although researchers...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

A heart-wrenching video reveals the painful reality for a killer whale named Kshamenk, who has been confined to a small concrete pool at Mundo Marino, Argentina’s largest aquarium, since 1992. Dubbed the ‘world’s loneliest orca,’ Kshamenk can be seen in a timelapse video, staring blankly at a gate in the water for hours on end....

Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

Technology Writer

For nature and animal lovers, it’s no great revelation that people don’t always treat other animals with the kindness and respect they deserve. However, as more information becomes readily available, we’ve all learned more about how animals have been treated. Furthermore, we’re learning how that treatment has impacted the way they interact with humans, including...

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Science & Technology Journalist

SeaWorld is an American theme park well-known for its marine animal shows. However, it’s also well-known for orca attacks and controversies. A documentary called Blackfish created negative press around the park and its animal treatment, leading to 2016, when SeaWorld announced the end of their in-park orca breeding program. Hopefully, this will mean the end...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist