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You know what their only natural predator is? Not wolves, but Killer whales.
You know what their only natural predator is? Not wolves, but Killer whales.
Killer whales / Orcas are known as "wolves of the sea".
They aren't seen all that much in freshwater though, it is considered unusual.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/orcas-make-rare-trip-into-fresh-water-in-alaska/
I wouldn't say your statement is accurate though with the "only" part. Wolves can easily kill caribou calves and sick/wounded adults. I don't think they will mess with healthy adults unless they can separate one from the herd.
No doubt the Orcas have the advantage when the Caribou are swimming though.
Killer whales / Orcas are known as "wolves of the sea".
They aren't seen all that much in freshwater though, it is considered unusual.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/orcas-make-rare-trip-into-fresh-water-in-alaska/
I wouldn't say your statement is accurate though with the "only" part. Wolves can easily kill caribou calves and sick/wounded adults. I don't think they will mess with healthy adults unless they can separate one from the herd.
No doubt the Orcas have the advantage when the Caribou are swimming though.
https://journeynorth.org/tm/caribou/Predators.html
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