Long-finned pilot whale

The long-finned pilot whale, also called the pothead whale, is a big ocean-dwelling dolphin with notably lengthy flippers. It roams deep waters alongside its close cousin, the short-finned pilot whale, in a small family group of similar species.

• Its pectoral fins are unusually long compared to other dolphins.
• Belongs to the same genus as the short-finned pilot whale.
• Despite 'whale' in its name, it's technically a dolphin species.