Fish-Stealing Sperm Whales
Photo credit: BBC
Rather than this being a crime committed by one specific animal, it’s apparently a common occurrence according to Alaskan fishermen. The sperm whales seem to target fishing boats as easy food sources by using an intelligent technique which involves getting the fish off the hooks and swiping them into the water.
This theft has become quite a nuisance to the fishermen, but it’s not likely that it will change anytime soon.
The engine sound of the boat is said to attract the animals, who hunt using sound. They peacefully swim next to the boats, waiting for their moment to strike. They’re certainly clever, so we’d argue that they deserve some snacks.
See what I mean? One way or another, nature always gets even.
Coffee inside this morning!
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow. We take, they take.
ReplyDeleteHey Mamahen...
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with ya on that.
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Hey Momlady...
Seems to be a complete circle, doesn't it?
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Maybe they'll have to fish out of quiet sailboats. :)
ReplyDelete50 degrees this morning so the coffee is welcome.
Clever little devils aren't they.
ReplyDeleteEarly start this morning so I'm taking my coffee on the run. Have a great day
Humans have taken from Nature for centuries so it is about time that something in Nature takes back from humans. You know, what goes around, comes around.
ReplyDeleteHey Sixbears...
ReplyDeleteThat's not a bad idea, except on a stormy sea.
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Hey Jo...
I hear that they learn quickly.
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