Orcas are perhaps one of the fiercest creatures of the sea but they are also one of the most beautiful. The black and white pattern is something that most of us recognise as soon as we see it.
The size and beauty of the orca attract us to them, and we even marble at their abilities to cut through the water with grace and power. Around the world, there are many people and organizations that look out for orcas and at times, they are even given a treat. That was the case on September 1, when they saw this all-white orca named Iceberg. He was last spotted in 2012, and they were happy to see him again.
Most people think about the black-and-white patterns of orcas, but Iceberg is quite different. He is an all white orca that was first spotted in 2010.
It is the first time that a full-grown, all white orca was spotted. He was described as being “breathtakingly beautiful.” They last saw him in 2012.
Iceberg was again spotted on September 1 in the North Pacific between Russia and Japan.
Iceberg is now 22 years old.
He still roams the seas with his family.
It is estimated that there are only up to 8 all-white orcas alive today.
It is unknown if Iceberg is an albino
A true albino would have red or pink eyes but if leucism caused the colour, the eyes would be a normal colour. It is unknown if Iceberg is albino or not.
Lemon is another all white orca who is a juvenile.
It appears as if Lemon has had a few scrapes but he seems to be in good health.
Mama Tanya is another all white female who has a saddle spot behind her dorsal fin.
Via: Little Things
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