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Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

Foraging frenemies: Researchers find evidence of killer whales and dolphins working together to find food

New research suggests the two top predators have forged a co-operative rather than competitive relationship to find and feast on salmon off B.C. coast.  Read more.

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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Get to know Meet Dr. Alex Veinot, a chemist and member of Glooscap First Nation who shares his vision for a more inclusive future where Indigenous perspectives and voices contribute to scientific discovery and innovation.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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