Bob n' Wave: Orcas Bob Up and Down in Norwegian Waters

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A group of Orcas created a very interesting spectacle as they appeared to be bobbing up and down, in and out of the water near Skjervøy, Norway on January 24. The whales are actually spyhopping, which is what whales do when they want to get a better idea of their surroundings above the water, according to National Geographic. Bart van Meele was on a boat nearby and said it felt like the whales had “come to say goodbye” as they continued to spyhop while the boat sailed by. Credit: Bart van Meele via Storyful

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Pod of Orcas Surprise Beachgoers in Rio

People enjoying Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema Beach were treated to quite the surprise when they spotted a group of orcas swimming close to the shoreline on December 14. Drone footage captured by Gabriel Klabin shows the orcas glide through the Brazilian waters, swimming feet away from a group of paddleboarders, as sunbathers watch in amazement from the beach. “I’ve never seen them, but I’ve heard they pass through here from time to time,” Klabin said. They were in the area for about 30 minutes, he added. Credit: Gabriel Klabin via Storyful

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