Orcas, sometimes referred to as killer whales, are among the most intelligent and social creatures on Earth.
Note that these are the largest known species of dolphin, not whales.
Some orcas massage one another using kelp, a type of seaweed.
Some orcas gently move seaweed strands by picking them up, biting them off, and draping them over the flanks or backs of other whales. The entire procedure appears to be similar to a massage.
According to some scientists, the behavior may serve a hygienic or health-related purpose, assisting the killer whales in overcoming stress or remove parasites.
According to a different perspective, this message could be a kind of social play that fosters stronger relationships within the pod.
The scientists also called this behavior “allokelping,” comparing it to primates’ “allogrooming,” which involves spending hours picking through fur, cleaning, and removing parasites.
Orcas are also a really smart species. They live in close-knit pods that act a lot like human families. They have their own unique calls to communicate, work together during hunts, and now it looks like they even have fun activities that help strengthen their bonds.
Young orcas usually pick up these playful skills by watching the older members of their pod, similar to how humans pass down cultural behaviors through generations.
Whatever the reason, it’s a fascinating discovery that killer whales use tools.
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