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A KILLER whale pops up for air in Scotland’s River Clyde.

The giant orca was among a pod of the sea hunters seen by thrilled ferry passen­gers on Saturday afternoon.

 Ferry passengers were amazed by what they saw
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Ferry passengers were amazed by what they sawCredit: PA:Press Association
 Killer Whales are not hunted by any other animal
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Killer Whales are not hunted by any other animalCredit: PA:Press Association
 Orcas prefer to stick in large groups
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Orcas prefer to stick in large groupsCredit: PA:Press Association
 They are found in all oceans and most seas, but it is rare to see them in rivers
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They are found in all oceans and most seas, but it is rare to see them in riversCredit: PA:Press Association

Lindsay Moss filmed the group, which included a youngster, near Dunoon, Argyll and Bute.

All were seen rising to the surface before disappearing back beneath the water.

In the UK, orcas are spotted most regularly around the Shetland and Orkney islands.

Despite their 'killer' nickname, they have never been known to show aggression to humans in the wild.