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Orcas/ Killer Whale/Dolphins

Orcas or Killers Whales are found in all the oceans of the world. They are a truly amazing animal to witness in the wild. They are actually not a whale at all but are actually dolphins. There are three different types of Orca, the resident pods which feed primarily on fish, transients which move long distances in a short period and feed on fish, and other marine mammals, also the lesser known offshores which also will feed on marine mammals as well. They have a varied diet though, there has been remains of rays in the stomach of one individual. Orcas form tight families within their pods. The males are the ones with the large(up to 6ft.tall)dorsal fins. Researchers identify each individual by their dorsal fin and the gray area just behind it called the saddle.
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  • Orca surfacing after a deeper dive.
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  • Orca surfacing after a deeper dive.
  • Orca surfacing after a deeper dive.
  • Orca circling the harbor seal.
  • Up close look at an Orca for some lucky whale watchers.
  • A pair of Orcas just off the bow of a whale watching vessel.
  • Two Orcas cruising the waters for a meal.
  • Orca coming to the surface to take a look around, their eyes are located just forward of the white patch on either side.
  • A Orca moments after its spyhop.
  • Orca surfacing after a deeper dive.
  • Taking in a big breath before the orca dives.
  • A pair of Orcas wrangle their prey a lone harbor seal in open water.
  • A trio of Orcas wrangle their prey a lone harbor seal in open water.
  • This Orca gives us one last look for escaping into the abyss.
  • A pair of female Orcas on the surface,  the females usually are identified by their shorter dorsal fins.
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