Fishing For Birds

A crafty killer whale has devised a new way to catch a tasty bite. The orca spits regurgitated fish onto the surface of the water — and then waits. When a passing gull dives for the bait, the whale lunges at the feathery treat with open jaws. What’s more, the trick was picked up by other family members. And it’s not just whales that exhibit cultural learning, there is mounting evidence that the trait is widespread in animals, including chimps