Two older killer whale calves were spotted on October 5 "having fun" while practicing their hunting skills on a seabird, according to a Facebook post by the Monterey Bay Whale Watch.
Killer whales are "highly social" and live in pods where they communicate with one another through "clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls," according to the NOAA.
The sight might seem "cruel," but these practices are "essential" for babies to learn how to survive in the wild.
Their diet varies significantly; U.S. Pacific Northwest killer whales eat fish, while transients have a diet of marine mammals and squid.
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