Re:Orcas are breaking rudders off boats in Europe
by thaumasiotes on Thursday August 25, 2022 @11:37PM
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> Dogs understand attacking property -- especially property obviously being used by a human -- and orcas are considerably smarter than dogs.
The concepts an animal understands are not particularly related to the animal's intelligence. Human property is a major part of the world of dogs, and not at all a part of the world of orcas.
> I believe they've been shown to cooperate with humans in hunting before
Case in point. Orcas in the wild are pack hunters. This is an easy adjustment for them to make.
The concepts an animal understands are not particularly related to the animal's intelligence. Human property is a major part of the world of dogs, and not at all a part of the world of orcas.
> I believe they've been shown to cooperate with humans in hunting before
Case in point. Orcas in the wild are pack hunters. This is an easy adjustment for them to make.