Marine__0311 t1_ja9qazx wrote
Reply to comment by wanderyote in A cougar was observed swimming 1.1 km (0.68 miles) to an uninhabited island in Pugent Sound. Researchers find other records implying mountain lions can swim even farther to hop between islands, likely >2 km. “We are redefining the mountain lion in our minds as an animal that can swim.” by TR_54
It's feasible, but highly, unlikely.
Orcas have been observed preying on several aquatic mammal species, but never on a swimming terrestrial mammal. But, some carcasses of moose, and one deer, have been found with bite marks consistent with an orca attack.
Orca pods have different ecotypes, and often specialize on specific prey species. They only occasionally go after prey outside of their preferences.
FrigFrostyFeet t1_jaar08g wrote
Where did you get “and one deer”? Lolol
“Orcas have been observed preying on terrestrial mammals, such as deer swimming between islands off the northwest coast of North America.” Straight from wiki
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