Orcas Everywhere Quotes

“The only intelligence tests orcas don't pass are the ones that require hands.”
― Mark Leiren-Young, Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales

“Orcas and some other large whales have spindle neurons in their brains. These are cells that process emotion humans thought existed only in apes and us. Spindle neurons have been called the cells that make us human. They're the part of the brain that deals with complex emotions like love, guilt, grief and even embarrassment. Since these are the cells that allow us to feel deeply, isn't it likely they do the same for orcas?”
― Mark Leiren-Young, Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales

“Orcas continually prove there are more things in the ocean than are dreamt of in our science.”
― Mark Leiren-Young, Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales

“Scientists warn that if orcas can't survive, we won't either.”
― Mark Leiren-Young, Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales