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Ecobeetle's Endangered Species - Killer Whale - Conservation Information,Pictures,Facts,Links,Books
Characteristics which differ between the two types of whales include the shape of the dorsal fin, pigmentation of the saddle patch, mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, diet, travel patters, respiration patterns, vocalizations, group size seasonal occurrence and geographic range. Residents eat mostly fish and transients specialize on a marine ...
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visitingorcas
Farallon Islands. Two of the whales photographed by Sandra Cannon (from SFBAY Images) were identified by the saddle patch behind their dorsal fin as K20, a 20-year-old mother from the K-pod, and ... watching soon? Photos taken from the side of the animal that clearly show the dorsal fin and saddle patch help researchers to identify the specific pod and individual. It is important to note the following ...
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February2007web
Sanctuary. The visiting black and white whales were spotted by the captain and passengers aboard the Superfish on a trip to the Farallon Islands. Two of the whales photographed by Sandra Cannon (from SFBAY Images) were identified by the saddle patch behind their dorsal fin as K20, a 20-year-old mother from the K-pod, and her 3 year-old calf, K38. ...
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General Information About Orca
Sightings in Newfoundland and Labrador waters are most frequent in summer, although they are known to be present year-round. Killer whale splashing out from the water -- mpeg movie (1694K). By photographing the greyish "saddle patch" behind the dorsal fin, individual whales can be recognized. On the west coast of Canada, a catalogue of such photos ...
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Orca-Facts 5
The top of the dorsal fin of Transient orcas tends to be more pointed than that of Resident orcas. Less obvious, the saddle patch ( the grey pigmentation along the side & behind the dorsal fin ) is further forward on Transients. The real difference between the two races is in their behaviors and habits concerning their food preferences. As mentioned, Resident ...
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OrcaInfo
Individual orcas can be distinguished by the shape of their dorsal fin and the grey area just behind, known as the "saddle patch". Through the diligent work of numerous researchers, the ages and family relationships - particularly of resident orcas - are now known. Each orca is assigned an ID code as part of a classification system that indicates their family & ...
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K1 / Taku
This was of special interest because those kind of nicks and notches would be very helpful to identify individual orcas, in addition the grey area below the dorsal fin, the so-called saddle patch. As the years went on, it became obvious that the notches stayed and they made it very easy for everyone to identify this ...
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Orca Network Lolita Photos
Trainer walks on Lolita's back. Lolita usually cooperates with the show routine. Lolita slides up the ramp. Lolita's saddle patch is typical of Southern Residents'. Education: Where did they get false eye patch?. Education. Education. Orca Network Please contact Orca Network to inquire about educational use of any materials on this site.
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Orca Network - Sightings Archives - May 2006
San Juan Island May 21, 2006, saw orcas, & photographed one (I believe from the saddle patch, this is Slick.) Chelsea Lincoln * Tom McMillen of Salish Sea Charters called in a repot of 2 ... , mid-channel north bound between Possession Pt. & the shipwreck at 2 pm. ID's as #53 & #49 (Patch). * Just got word of Orcas, most likely J pod, just east of Eliza! Maybe they came through Hale ...
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Dolphin Care UK -
Different shapes, sizes, nicks and scars help them remember which whale is which. Saddle-patches are also unique to individual whales, no two orcas have exactly the same saddle-patch shape and pattern. Different orca populations vary slightly from one another. For example, those living in the Antarctic are smaller and ...
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