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Antarctic minke whales migrate to the peninsula in summer for abundant krill and use their physical attributes to outmaneuver predators. Killer whales strategically collaborate to tirelessly hunt and drown a minke whale, showcasing their teamwork and persistence in the wild.
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- Killer whales, through coordinated teamwork and strategic hunting tactics, demonstrate their ability to overpower larger prey like minke whales by exhausting them through relentless pursuit and suffocation techniques.
- The ecosystem's interconnectedness is highlighted as various predators, including sea lions, tuna, shearwaters, and copper sharks, collaborate to corral and consume a vast group of sardines, showcasing the complex relationships and dynamics within marine food chains.
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Why do Antarctic minke whales migrate to the peninsula?
They are attracted by the abundance of krill in the summer.
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