SIMON WORRALL: ‘It was not so long ago that “killer” whales were reviled as vicious pests, shot, harpooned, and even machine-gunned by whalers, fishermen, and government agencies. Today, the world has come to appreciate these sleek creatures not only as apex predators but also for their complex societies and their ability to feel grief. But … Continue reading How Orca Whales Went from Hated, to Adored, to Endangered