They have even been observed taking down moose that were swimming, as they are known to do, between islands in the Northwest’s abundant marine archipelagoes. Unlike resident orcas, transients are not very gregarious in the water, preferring to hunt in silence, although they will vocalize avidly after a successful kill. Their stealth also makes them rather scary to encounter in a small boat in the water. Resident killer whales and transient killer whales do not mingle. They hunt in different zones, the transients preferring the shallow bays and rocky haulouts where seals can be found, the
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