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but for this small herd there's
little safety in numbers
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as quietly as possible
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the killer whales
are closing in
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the slightest sound would
betray their presence
:35:22
the porpoises
detect something
:35:26
but it may be too late
:35:28
the killers are capable of
speeds up to thirty miles per hour
:35:41
the porpoise zig-zags
for its life
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killer whales are masters at
cutting off the path of retreat
:35:57
this one dives below
a harbor porpoise
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like sharks
killer whales don't always
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finish off their prey
right away
:36:15
they'll often let
the victim struggle until
:36:17
it's energy is spent
or it simply bleeds to death
:36:26
other members of the pod
move in on a
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dall's porpoise that's
been hit
:36:31
it still has some life
left and
:36:33
tries to make it
to calmer inshore waters
:36:49
the males- like lions tend to
leave the hunting to the females
:36:54
now they join
in for the kill