White killer whale adult spotted for first time in wild

White killer whale adult spotted for first time in wild

Scientists have made what they believe to be the first sighting of an adult white orca, or killer whale.

The adult male, which they have nicknamed Iceberg, was spotted off the coast of Kamchatka in eastern Russia.

It appears to be healthy and leading a normal life in its pod.

www.bbc.co.uk...


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This is an interesting and cool find. 1 has to wonder has the effects of Fukushima had any on his different skin??

Wow, wish they were able to get a better picture.
Totally beautiful.

I hope no one tries to hunt him or her now.

What beautiful creatures they are.

Great find, OP. Makes the day brighter imho

Just noticed this on a news feed. Here are some additional links:

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ATS Thread about albino Humpback

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Pretty cool picture from the first link.

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S & F. Great find! They are absolutely magnificent animals. I believe our understanding of the intelligence and communication skills among whales is only just dipping below the surface currently (pardon the pun) and Orcas seem to be about as bright as they come. I have had the good fortune to see them in the wild in NZ and it was quite literally a breath taking experience...

wow

have they ruled out his amelanistic trait as being from hybridization?, ie the arctic beluga which is normally white and perhaps a dominant pheno when/if hybridized with another specie.

Amazing find. thank you for sharing. Does anyone know how many of these are left in the wild?