In Frederick Sound, we encountered a pod of orcas. We followed them for hours. Twice in that time we watched as they killed and ate Dall porpoises.
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| Orcas: Wolves of the Sea
In Frederick Sound, we encountered a pod of orcas. We followed them for hours. Twice in that time we watched as they killed and ate Dall porpoises. |
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| A young orca diligently swims with the group. (Note: photo is not completely sharp) | ||||||||||||||||
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The grace of these creatures is amazing. | |||||||||||||||
| An orca twists sideways as it lunges for a porpoise. The actual kill took place underwater. | |
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| An orca pounces on a bloody chunk of porpoise. | ||||||||||||||||
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| An orca searches for more bits of meat. A bloody scrap is visible at the upper left. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Following the meal, a frisky orca lobtails. The dorsal fin of a second orca rises above the water to the left. | ||||||||||||||||
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