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Kakawin - Orca

Kakawin - Orca

In the nuu-chah-nulth language orcas are known as kakawin. They are known to transform into the wolf when they cross over onto land. This particular pod was see...
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In the nuu-chah-nulth language orcas are known as kakawin. They are known to transform into the wolf when they cross over onto land. This particular pod was seen with a newborn calf the very next morning.
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NIKON D5100

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Aperture f/4.8 ISO 400 Shutter 10/10000 Focal Length 1120/10

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Dec, 2015

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I live in a remote First Nations village on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Wolves are a part of everyday life here, and I was graced with the pre

I live in a remote First Nations village on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Wolves are a part of everyday life here, and I was graced with the pre

In the nuu-chah-nulth language orcas are known as kakawin. They are known to transform into the wolf when they cross over onto land. This pod was in t

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