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In college I picked up the book Orca: The Whale Called Killer by Erich Hoyt. The book talks about the capture and sale of orcas. It's quite interesting but one part of the book really got to me.

Apparently a worker was walking along the docks between the makeshift pens whistling. It had been raining for several days, and the staff had been singing "Rain, Rain, Go Away" as a joke. A few days later an orca was reportedly spy hopping, looking at the rain and started 'singing' the first few bars to Rain, Rain, Go Away. That story really surprised me.

What behaviors of the orcas or other animals in the parks totally took you by surprise? What was the point that made you say, "This is wrong."?

Other topic: If I wanted to get involved in whale research, especially concerning orcas, how would I do that or who should I contact?

To other redditors reading Orca:The Whale Called Killer and the experiences of the author really made my love for orcas deeper. If you ever get the chance pick it up! :D