研究人员分析虎鲸饮食,为西北太平洋濒危南方居民的保护战略提供信息。 Researchers analyze killer whale diets to inform conservation strategies for the endangered southern residents in the Pacific Northwest.

来自华盛顿大学和诺阿的研究人员发现了关于常住虎鲸的重要饮食见解,重点是两个种群:阿拉斯加居民和濒危南方居民。 Researchers from the University of Washington and NOAA have uncovered important dietary insights about resident killer whales, focusing on two populations: Alaska residents and endangered southern residents. 虽然这两种鱼群主要捕猎鲑鱼,但针对的鱼种和食用的其他鱼类不同。 While both groups primarily hunt salmon, they differ in species targeted and additional fish consumed. 这项研究分析了2011年至2021年的粪便样本,突出了这些饮食模式,为西北太平洋南部居民的保护战略提供了依据。 The study, analyzing fecal samples from 2011 to 2021, highlights these dietary patterns, informing conservation strategies for the southern resident population in the Pacific Northwest.