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Orca's dorsal fin seems just preposterously large, but why? 🤔 . Actually it's the biggest dorsal fin of any mammal and can grow up to a stunning 1,8m! 🤯 . It acts a keel on the boat - balancing and providing sideways support. Some studies suggest that it also acts as cooling device - keeping the fin above the water during long swims might prevent the animal from overheating! 🧊 . As every fin, they don't have any bones, just collagen. That's why they sometimes collapse and bend! Especially prevalent with captive orcas, but also present in nature, the phenomenon is not clearly explained 🤔 . Some researchers say it's due to poor nutrition and stress, others that it's a natural reaction to lack of long distance swimming. The conclusion is unclear, but it's not like we need one more reason to not keep orcas in tiny tanks for entertainment. There is plenty of them already... . 📸 Check out more photos from @ericaustinyee . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsalty #orcagang #orcapod #orcasofinstagram #killerwhales #apexpredator #grandmaknowsbest #wildlifephotographer #marinebiodiversity #oceandecade #OnlyOneOcean #fishphotography #marinecreatures #marinewildlife #underwaterimages #uwphotographer #uwphoto #divingphoto #marinebiology #oceanconservancy #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CT4i_NuK8u4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Here is something you don't see everyday... Or barely ever in fact! 🤯 . Albino orca! Note how the usual snow white spot around the eye is still distinctive, because albinism only affects the melanin-filled black areas of the body 🖤 . As incredible as it looks, this condition is most likely caused by inbreeding. On the bright side, there is no other visible disadvantage to this genetic peculiarity ☺️ . But why would orcas be inbred? Well, this brings us back to orcas' cultures (again). In some pods, almighty grandmas teach distrust towards the strangers, preferring to 'keep things within the family'. Just like with humans, some cultures are just not that social! 🙄 . 📸 Incredible photo thanks to @makophoto26 . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsalty #orcagang #orcapod #albino #orcasofinstagram #killerwhales #apexpredator #grandmaknowsbest #wildlifephotographer #marinebiodiversity #oceandecade #OnlyOneOcean #fishphotography #marinecreatures #marinewildlife #underwaterimages #uwphotographer #uwphoto #divingphoto #marinebiology #oceanconservancy #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzdaADK9px/?utm_medium=tumblr

Some underwater encounters are just too good to be true 😍 . Orcas are incredibly social animals, forming complicated relationship and behaviors within their pods 🐳 . While they're impeccable predators, strength is not what drives them. It's the smarts! Experienced, wisest grandma orca leads the pod, transferring knowledge and traditions to younger generations! 🤶 . Find out more about orcas culture in our previous posts! 👈 . 📸 Find out more incredible sightings through @paulnicklen camera, check out his amazing profile! . 👉 Follow @freshnsaltyeco to get a clue in the blue! . . . #clueintheblue #freshnsalty #orcagang #orcapod #orcasofinstagram #killerwhales #apexpredator #grandmaknowsbest #wildlifephotographer #marinebiodiversity #oceandecade #OnlyOneOcean #fishphotography #marinecreatures #marinewildlife #underwaterimages #uwphotographer #uwphoto #divingphoto #marinebiology #oceanconservancy #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CTriE3rKjQB/?utm_medium=tumblr

It wasn't until I received this postcard in the mail that I realized it is exactly what I wanted when I wished for mail as a kid. Thanks, @aliceofkansas. #youvegotmail #itsabordercolliething #orcapod #thankful

What an amazing day @slanghoektriathlon. Great event and fine way to finish off the year. #OrcaPod #orca #orca_triathlon #triathlon #summer #bestplacestoswim