Orca moms fiercely protect their sons from bullying and fights — but not their daughters, study suggests

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Orca moms fiercely protect their sons from bullying and fights — but not their daughters, study suggests

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Post-menopausal orcas are protective of their own sons well into adulthood, and stop them from getting into trouble, according to scientists.

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