A whale hunting for food off the coast of South Africa almost bit off more than it could chew after knocking a hapless father off a sightseeing boat and very nearly swallowing him. Marino Gherbavaz, 51, was taking part in a whale-watching tour with 22-year-old daughter Gillian and the rest of his family in Algoa […]
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Grins and Fins: Meet the Sociable False Killer Whale
American photographer Doug Perrine, 60, captured this priceless image of a false killer whale mid-grin off the coast of Kona, Hawaii. Less commonly known than the killer whale (or orca), the false killer whale is the third largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. Growing to 1,500 pounds and up to 20 feet long, the […]