NowThis Earth's video: Killer Whale Rips Rudder Off of Boat in Gibraltar Strait

Video shows orcas biting and ripping rudders off a catamaran in the Strait of Gibraltar in April 2023. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube » Subscribe to NowThis Earth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/nowthisearth According to LiveScience, 4 to 5 mostly juvenile orcas managed to strip the boat’s 2 rudders of fiberglass in 10-15 minutes, leaving only the metal scaffolding. An adult orca chased the catamaran into port, while the others played with the fiberglass in the water. Orca interactions with boats in the Strait of Gibraltar have been increasing in recent years, and they’ve sunk at least 3 of them. Scientists aren’t 100% sure why the orcas are doing this, but one theory is that orcas are being taught to attack the boats by a female orca who had a traumatic encounter with one. Other scientists think it might just be a ‘fad’ among the creatures, or that the orcas are engaging in play with disastrous consequences. Connect with NowThis Earth » Follow us on TikTok: https://go.nowth.is/Earth_TikTok » Follow us on Instagram: https://go.nowth.is/Earth_Instagram » Follow us on Snap: https://go.nowth.is/Earth_Snap » Follow us on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/Earth_Facebook NowThis Earth is daily news coverage of climate, sustainability, biodiversity, species extinction, environmental justice, and other planetary concerns. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisearth @NowThisEarth