In this week’s episode, we travel to Denmark and speak with author and long time marine biologist Hanne Strager about the incredible and dynamic predator the killer whale, or orca if you prefer.

Hanne specializes in marine wildlife, specifically killer whales, and has recently published her new book titled, The Killer Whale Journals: Our Love and Fear of Orcas.

We wanted to speak with Hanne because we are keenly interested in the relationship humans have with predators and why killer whales have long been persecuted, misunderstood, and even demonised by humans, like MANY predators whether that be on land or sea. We think they are dynamic, highly intelligent, gorgeous, and captivating animals and Hanne tells us why!

What an absolute honor to speak with Hanne. We steeped in her knowledge and experience and mostly her poignant insights on not only killer whales but also her view of the relationship we have with animals like killer whales and other powerful and intelligent predators.

Also, take a listen to this week's introduction to the episode and weigh in on whether my “joke” about killer whales is actually a joke, a riddle, or just a question! Jenn is most definitely unsure! Lols.

Lots of Love.

Episode Timestamps: Introduction: 00:52 Interview: 5:35 TA: 51:48 Show Notes:

https://hannestrager.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hannestrager/

https://www.thewhale.no/en

Articles:

https://www.raincoast.org/2024/05/southern-residents-salmon-science/

https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-whale-museum-to-open-in-norway-in-2022

https://dortemandrup.dk/work/whale-norway

Amazing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhmJkIUH_qw

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53. Killer Whales | A Conversation with Marine Biologist and Author Hanne Strager