Have you ever heard of a false killer whale?

I hadn’t either until just recently. They share many of the same characteristics of actual killer whales, but belong in a different genus — and apparently they are extremely smart.

Just ask Atticus, a little boy who recently visited the Vancouver Aquarium. He happened across one of these majestic and apparently curious creatures named Chester. While his name is adorable enough on its own, what happened shortly after they “met” prompted his mom to record the experience…

This is so cute!

Okay, I must have terrible timing — stuff like this never happens to me when I go to the aquarium. Tell me your secrets, children!