An orca species that hunted alongside humans for thousands of years is likely locally extinct. Orcas swam alongside Thaua hunters and led them to whales for thousands of years. Thaua hunters learned that they could work together with orcas in Australia's Twofold Bay, helping lead them straight to their prey. Some Thaua hunters even sang to the orcas to encourage them to herd whales inland. AdvertisementAdvertisement"My people had a long-lasting friendship with the beowa in Eden, especially Old Tom," Holmes wrote.

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