Killer Whale Photo ID cards here!
Sat, 06/14/2008 - 05:47 — Brett
Follow the following link to acquire and look at the photo id cards for the entire Southern Killer Whale Community!
When we identify individual killer whales we look at distinguishing markings and unique features on their Dorsal fins and saddle patches. The dorsal fin is like the human nose...it is made of cartilage, blubber & skin. We all have unique & different noses as do they with their dorsal fins. If you compliment the dorsal fin with the saddle patch (the white mark on their backs in behind the dorsal fin) you have an 'orca fingerprint' that is distinct to each whale.
ENJOY!
