Killer whales attack a helpless baby whale — it’s hard to believe who came to the rescue

New marine reserves were created, and existing ones were expanded. In this way, in a world that often seems cruel and indifferent, there is room for selfless care and compassion. And sometimes these lessons are taught not by humans, but by the remarkable inhabitants of the ocean’s depths.

Who knows, by continuing to study these marine giants, we may not only learn more about nature, but also learn something important about ourselves…