Animal Attacks

[Uncle Rico]

Orcas ramming boats again off the coast of Spain. Before we get bombarded by ignorant takes as to why the orcas attack such as "they are sending us a message",     I am quoting an "excerpt by an expert" from an article in the Independant:

Leading marine biologist Alex Zerbini, chair of the scientific committee at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) said the killer whale behaviour was most likely to be a new "cultural tradition", or a "fad" without an obvious purpose.

His report said: "Some populations may also develop unusual and temporary behavioural 'fads' and other idiosyncrasies that do not appear to serve any obvious adaptive purpose."

Shoot them on sight

[Scoop Snoop]

He has no idea.  An "unusual fad" or "idiosyncrasies"?  Oh...okay.  Yes, they could just be playing, like toddlers do with toy boats in a bathtub.  That's plausible.  But it's also quite possible that they are trying to communicate with us for a larger purpose.  Keep in mind this behavior has been almost unheard of throughout history.  There are zero known Orca attacks on humans in the wild. It's a "fad" for now until the Gibraltar Orcas execute their next move. 

Thank you for putting your ignorance on full display. "He has no idea"        Muggsy, I have "no idea" why you are so determined to make a complete fool of yourself over and over and over again.

Here's his qualifications. Let's see yours.

https://cicoes.uw.edu/research/principal-investigators/alex-zerbini/

[Uncle Rico]

He has no idea.  An "unusual fad" or "idiosyncrasies"?  Oh...okay.  Yes, they could just be playing, like toddlers do with toy boats in a bathtub.  That's plausible.  But it's also quite possible that they are trying to communicate with us for a larger purpose.  Keep in mind this behavior has been almost unheard of throughout history.  There are zero known Orca attacks on humans in the wild. It's a "fad" for now until the Gibraltar Orcas execute their next move. 

They're dumb animals

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Thank you for putting your ignorance on full display. "He has no idea"        Muggsy, I have "no idea" why you are so determined to make a complete fool of yourself over and over and over again.

Non-sense! Scoop is very fortunate to have Dr. Muggsy, famed Animal Behaviorologist, here to provide his science-based insights.

[tower912]

NM.  Too rude.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

NM.  Too rude.

Posting without thinking can be short-sighted.

Was it something along those lines? 

[tower912]

Posting without thinking can be short-sighted.

Was it something along those lines? 

Check your in box.

[MuggsyB]

Thank you for putting your ignorance on full display. "He has no idea"        Muggsy, I have "no idea" why you are so determined to make a complete fool of yourself over and over and over again.

Here's his qualifications. Let's see yours.

https://cicoes.uw.edu/research/principal-investigators/alex-zerbini/

I could care less about his "qualifications".  There are a total of 0.0 experts on Gibraltan Orcas and their aggression towards vessels.  There have been countless "experts" that have been 100% wrong about marine mammals that have gained notoriety in the media.  Whether it be Luna the young Orca in Nootka Sound or Freya the Walrus.  That SeaWorld trainer was a so called expert on Killer whales.  Well guess what?  Tillikum got upset and she's no longer with us.  We're talking about an animal with a highly, highly, complex brain.  My opinion is logical in light of the history of their behavior.  All I have stated is they are likely sending us a message.

[Scoop Snoop]

I could care less about his "qualifications".  There are a total of 0.0 experts on Gibraltan Orcas and their aggression towards vessels.  There have been countless "experts" that have been 100% wrong about marine mammals that have gained notoriety in the media.  Whether it be Luna the young Orca in Nootka Sound or Freya the Walrus.  That SeaWorld trainer was a so called expert on Killer whales.  Well guess what?  Tillikum got upset and she's no longer with us.  We're talking about an animal with a highly, highly, complex brain.  My opinion is logical in light of the history of their behavior.  All I have stated is they are likely sending us a message.

You seem immensely proud of your ignorance and total lack of expertise. The bolded is absolutely hilarious. And insane.   

[Uncle Rico]

I could care less about his "qualifications".  There are a total of 0.0 experts on Gibraltan Orcas and their aggression towards vessels.  There have been countless "experts" that have been 100% wrong about marine mammals that have gained notoriety in the media.  Whether it be Luna the young Orca in Nootka Sound or Freya the Walrus.  That SeaWorld trainer was a so called expert on Killer whales.  Well guess what?  Tillikum got upset and she's no longer with us.  We're talking about an animal with a highly, highly, complex brain.  My opinion is logical in light of the history of their behavior.  All I have stated is they are likely sending us a message.

My message back to them includes a trident missile courtesy of the red, white, and blue

[MU82]

"Nobody's an expert on any of this stuff ... except for me." - Muggs

[Scoop Snoop]

My message back to them includes a trident missile courtesy of the red, white, and blue

I would prefer harvesting the pod without blowing them into tiny pieces. Then they could be butchered and sent to the Gazans who are desperate for nutritious food. They would feed a lot of people. Those orcas have had this coming. These ugly orcas have destroyed some beautiful sailboats.

[MuggsyB]

"Nobody's an expert on any of this stuff ... except for me." - Muggs

I never claimed to be an expert. 

[Uncle Rico]

I would prefer harvesting the pod without blowing them into tiny pieces. Then they could be butchered and sent to the Gazans who are desperate for nutritious food. They would feed a lot of people. Those orcas have had this coming. These ugly orcas have destroyed some beautiful sailboats.

My five point plan to deal with orcas includes blowing most of them up.  One point, which I won't share but should be obvious, deals with what we do with the others

[Scoop Snoop]

My five point plan to deal with orcas includes blowing most of them up.  One point, which I won't share but should be obvious, deals with what we do with the others

Dgies posted some great tips on barbequing manatee steaks. Since the manatees and the orcas are both sea mammals, I hope he shows up here to offer suggestions for grilling and seasoning orca steaks. Yum!

[tower912]

I am sure he has a killer rub.

[MuggsyB]

Dgies posted some great tips on barbequing manatee steaks. Since the manatees and the orcas are both sea mammals, I hope he shows up here to offer suggestions for grilling and seasoning orca steaks. Yum!

Your threatening insinuations towards our tremendous marine mammals are totally uncalled for.  Brother dgies respects the manatee population.

[Uncle Rico]

Your threatening insinuations towards our tremendous marine mammals are totally uncalled for.  Brother dgies respects the manatee population.

I stand with Scoop Snoop

[JWags85]

All I have stated is they are likely sending us a message.

Or...a highly intelligent animal with no history of attacking or harming humans, but a long history of playing games and mischief (using unfortunate seals as makeshift sporting equipment) could very well just be trolling.  They've decided smashing into boats is fun, just like teens do rambunctious destructive stuff for giggles.

[MuggsyB]

Or...a highly intelligent animal with no history of attacking or harming humans, but a long history of playing games and mischief (using unfortunate seals as makeshift sporting equipment) could very well just be trolling.  They've decided smashing into boats is fun, just like teens do rambunctious destructive stuff for giggles.

It's certainly possible that you're correct.  I essentially mentioned the exact same thing.

[Scoop Snoop]

It's certainly possible that you're correct.  I essentially mentioned the exact same thing.

Uh huh. "All I have stated is that they are likely sending us a message". That's the part that is so laughable.        You pull ideas like this out of your ass and have a hissy fit when you are ridiculed for them. If you even opened the link on Zerbini (doubtful) did you read it? He's light years ahead of you in his knowledge of the subject.

I guess that you cannot fathom that the "non-serious" posts here about orcas are just some of us mimicking your silly posts and pulling your chain at the same time. 

[MU82]

"Nobody's an expert on any of this stuff ... except for me." - Muggs

I never claimed to be an expert. 

You literally claimed to have a 5-point plan to solve all the geopolitical problems in the world.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

I could care less about his "qualifications".  There are a total of 0.0 experts on Gibraltan Orcas and their aggression towards vessels.  There have been countless "experts" that have been 100% wrong about marine mammals that have gained notoriety in the media.  Whether it be Luna the young Orca in Nootka Sound or Freya the Walrus.  That SeaWorld trainer was a so called expert on Killer whales.  Well guess what?  Tillikum got upset and she's no longer with us.  We're talking about an animal with a highly, highly, complex brain.  My opinion is logical in light of the history of their behavior.  All I have stated is they are likely sending us a message.

1) "There are 0.0 experts"
2) My opinion is right

LOL

[MuggsyB]

You literally claimed to have a 5-point plan to solve all the geopolitical problems in the world.

That's a completely different subject.  And it wasn't all geopolitical problems.  Meanwhile, for 25 years we've had to deal with this colossal scumbag in Russia, and our strategy from all US Presidents and Western leaders is rapprochement.  It's fking absurd.  The 5 point plan is STILL, BY FAR, the best solution.  You would think after 25 years the people in charge would get their heads out of their asses. 

[Uncle Rico]

That's a completely different subject.  And it wasn't all geopolitical problems.  Meanwhile, for 25 years we've had to deal with this colossal scumbag in Russia, and our strategy from all US Presidents and Western leaders is rapprochement.  It's fking absurd.  The 5 point plan is STILL, BY FAR, the best solution.  You would think after 25 years the people in charge would get their heads out of their asses. 

You can't even share your stupid five point plan,  get your head out of your ass