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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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You can really tell the difference in size of the dorsal fins of an adult male and a juvenile, even a females would be smaller.
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You can really tell the difference in size of the dorsal fins of an adult male and a juvenile, even a females would be smaller.

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  • You can really tell the difference in size of the dorsal fins of an adult male and a juvenile, even a females would be smaller.
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  • A female Orca turns on her side to eye her surroundings.
  • Mom and her young at the surface getting a breath before they dive.
  • Mother and calf orca come to the surface, in synch with each others movements.
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  • Female Orca the surface in the Santa Barbara Channel.
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