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Orca near Nun Mountain

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A killer whale or orca (Orcinus orca), travels down the Lynn Canal under the shadow of Nun Mountain at sunset. Nun Mountain is near Juneau in southeast Alaska.

Orcas are an apex species. Their prey depends on if they are local or transient. Local orcas feed primarily on salmon. While transient orcas feed on small marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, porpoises, and the calves of whales.

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A killer whale or orca (Orcinus orca), travels down the Lynn Canal under the shadow of Nun Mountain at sunset. Nun Mountain is near Juneau in southeast Alaska. <br /> <br /> Orcas are an apex species. Their prey depends on if they are local or transient. Local orcas feed primarily on salmon. While transient orcas feed on small marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, porpoises, and the calves of whales.