Killer whales in Scotland, 1813. Historical artwork of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Iloransay harbour, Skye, Scotland, in 1813. The description of
Killer whales in Scotland, 1813. Historical artwork of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Iloransay harbour, Skye, Scotland, in 1813. The description of this rare event told of some 76 killer whales of various sizes chasing a shoal of herring. Artwork published in an 1818 book.
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Photo credit: © GEORGE BERNARD/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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