When we think of orcas, who also go by “killer whales” (Orcinus orca), we imagine them hunting seals, penguins or maybe even other large whales. Moose (Alces alces), the largest species of the deer family, conjure images of dense forests, marshes and freshwater lakes.
As it turns out, in certain areas and in very specific circumstances these two species’ habitats can virtually overlap. Under these circumstances, killer whales have been known to hunt and prey on moose.
This unusual predator-prey dynamic is not widely known, which is a shame as it demonstrates the versatility of both species and their environments.
