At First Glance, You Might Think These Are Orcas. But You Would Be Very Wrong
July 1, 2015
You have to be very lucky to spot one of these beauties...
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This is the Hourglass Dolphin - a rarely seen species of dolphin that inhabits Antarctic and subantarctic waters.
Scientists don't know much about these dolphins.
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By 1960, despite decades of whaling in the Southern Ocean, only three specimens had been recovered. As of 2010, only 6 complete specimens had been examined.
This one was spotted at sea between the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
One thing is for sure: the hourglass dolphin is one of the most majestic and awe inspiring creatures I've ever seen.
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