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Some killer whales hunt in pairs to maximize their bounty

Killer whales off Norway hunt for herring as highly coordinated duos

Two orcas breaching the surface as they swim in the middle of the ocean

Hunting in pairs helps killer whales maximize on their bounty.

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By Kristel Tjandra

Grabbing a meal with a friend is way better than dining solo — and killer whales agree. The whales prefer to hunt for herring in pairs, researchers report July 3 in Current Biology.