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[–] bartolomeo@suppo.fi 13 points 10 months ago

You're not wrong:

"These nautical raids were likely started by a pod including White Gladis, a female orca who may have been traumatized by a past boat collision. The unusual behavior then spread among other individuals who seem to be becoming more daring and efficient with their attacks."