The Man Who Speaks Orca
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Expert Dan Olsen can recognize individual Orca pods just from their calls.
Studying these orca for over 15 years, Dan Olsen has become familiar with each pod and even recognises individuals just from their calls.
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The Man Who Speaks Orca
Clip | 1m 11s
Studying these orca for over 15 years, Dan Olsen has become familiar with each pod and even recognises individuals just from their calls.
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