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a killer whale jumping out of the sea

Orca (Killer Whale) Orcinus orca 

There is a small group of orca who live in British waters. Orca's are the largest member of the dolphin family. Their black-and-white patterning works as a camouflage, from above and below. It breaks up their appearance and makes them harder to see in the water. Image: James Maughn (iNaturalist).

Find out more: Whale and Dolphin Conservation, The Mammal Society, Suffolk Wildlife TrustiNaturalist