There’s a mystical sense in which nature has an intelligence, which responds to the human assault in ways that gradually move toward ecosystems toward a stronger recovery. But here’s a story of a species with individual intelligence which probably exceeds humans in some ways, retaliating against our ships that plunder their seas. They appear to be smart enough to identify the rudder as the boat’s most vulnerable part, and organized enough to form teams to take down a boat.

In an almost unbelievable story, Live Science is reporting that Orcas have “sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same.” The piece goes on to say that scientists believe the attacks are coordinated, and began following an orca experiencing a “critical moment of agony.” Further, they believe “the behavior is spreading among the population through social learning.” This is a stark reminder that we as a species impact our environment and that, sometimes, there are consequences.
Ralph Nader