September 2010
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Whale of the day
Killer whale (Oscinus orca)
The killer whale, or the Orca, is the largest whale in the dolphin family. It has a very tall dorsal fin which can grow up to 1,8m (6ft). The Orca is one of the most wide-ranging mammals on earth; mostly seen in the polar regions but can be found in all oceans. Killer whales have one of the most varied diets of all cetaceans, eating anything from fish, squid, birds,...
