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Orca or dolphin??
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Female Orca?
Orca or dolphin??
 
Dolphins near Loreto Mexico
04-12-2006 10:22
Category: Cruisers & Sailing Photo GalleryScuba DivingMarine Life
Description: A better view of the mammal as it surfaces.
Posted By: Alan Wheeler (View all of Alan Wheeler's images) Dimensions: (740 x 554) 2288 x 1712
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31-07-2009, 13:38   #1
anjou
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Re: Orca or dolphin??

Dolphin.
The dorsal fin of an Orca is upright
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13-08-2009, 14:29   #2
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Re: Orca or dolphin??

Although Orcas actually are dolphins (biggest in the world) that looks more like a bottlenose or possibly harbour dolphin (harbours have a stripe on their backs) Orcas have a very tall upright (not swept back) dorsal fin. hope that helps
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