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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 18 MIN

Orcas are trying to feed humans? Here's what we know.

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New research published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology documents multiple cases of wild orcas across different oceans – apparently trying to share their prey with humans.  KUOW's Gabriel Spitzer talked with Jared Towers about this research. Towers is the executive director of Bay Cetology, a team of marine biologists based in Alert Bay, British Columbia. He’s one of the authors of the study.  Links These orcas have been trying to feed people, new research shows - The Seattle TimesOrcas are bringing humans gifts of food – but why? - CNNThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Orcas tried to share their prey with humans over 30 times across 4 seas, according to a new study.

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