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Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006), hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
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Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006), hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
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Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006)
hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
Orcinus orca
Intentional stranding is a unique hunting strategy of the small population of Orcas in northern Patagonia.
Sequence 2 of 3
Francois Gohier
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Mel the Magnificent - The Beachside Predator Extraordinaire!
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. In this jaw-dropping snapshot captured by talented photographer Francois Gohier, we witness the awe-inspiring hunting skills of none other than "MEL" - the notorious adult male killer whale or Orca. At a ripe age of 45 to 50 years old, Mel proves that age is just a number when it comes to being a top-notch predator. With his sleek black and white body gliding effortlessly through the crystal-clear waters off Punta Norte in Patagonia, Argentina, Mel executes an ingenious strategy known as intentional stranding. This unique technique involves beaching himself onshore to snatch unsuspecting South American Sealion pups from their sandy haven. As if straight out of an action movie, sequence two of three showcases Mel's lightning-fast movements as he launches into attack mode. With unparalleled agility and unmatched determination, he chases down his prey with fierce aggression that sends shivers down your spine. The sheer power and grace displayed by this single male named Mel are nothing short of extraordinary. His dominance over these marine mammals makes him both feared and respected among his fellow predators in northern Patagonia's small population of Orcas. So grab your popcorn and prepare for nature's most thrilling show! Witness Mel's epic hunt unfold before your eyes in this mesmerizing photograph by Francois Gohier – a true testament to the wonders lurking beneath our oceans' depths.
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