

Figure 90. — A leaping killer whale in California aquarium. Note the 

 distinctive coloration of the species, white on the lower jaw, the bcUy and 

 the anus, and on both sides above the anus. Note also the distinctive white 

 eye patch often visible on animals at sea. (Photo by D. K. Caldwell ) 



Figure 91. — Killer whales have from 10 to 12 large prominent teeth, 

 curved slightly backwards and inwards on each side of each jaw. {Photos 

 from Point Mugu, Calif, by S. Leatherwood. ) 



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