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Orca

Orcinus orca

Description:

Large predatory dolphin with distinctive black and white coloration; known to travel and hunt in tight knit, matriarchal family groups called 'pods'.

Habitat:

Found worldwide in temperate waters.

Notes:

Southern Resident Orcas off the west coast of San Juan Island near Lighthouse Point

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Maria dB
Maria dB 9 years ago

Cool first spotting on Noah - welcome to the Project!

SkookumGalarza
Spotted by
SkookumGalarza

Washington, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2014
Submitted on Dec 21, 2014

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