- Orca - Wikipedia
The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family The only extant species in the genus Orcinus, it is recognizable by its distinct pigmentation; being mostly black on top, white on the bottom and having recognizable white eye patches
- Facts about orcas (killer whales) - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA
Orcas (also known as killer whales) are marine mammals They belong to the sub-order of toothed whales (known as odontocetes) but are also the largest member of the dolphin family
- Orcas (Killer whales) | National Geographic
What are orcas? Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful predators They're immediately recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white
- Orcas: Facts about killer whales - Live Science
Orcas are often called killer whales, even though they almost never attack humans They live in every ocean around the world, from the warm waters near the equator to the icy depths around the
- 15 Surprising Facts About Orcas (Killer Whales)
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are some of the most fascinating and intelligent creatures in the ocean These majestic predators are known for their complex social structures, impressive hunting skills, and striking black-and-white appearance
- Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Scientific studies have revealed many different populations with several distinct ecotypes (or forms) of killer whales worldwide—some of which may be different species or subspecies They are one of the most recognizable marine mammals, with their distinctive black and white bodies
- Orca (Killer Whale) - U. S. National Park Service
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest member of the dolphin family, reaching a length of 23 to 26 feet and weighing four to eight tons Seeing orcas attack large whales, eighteenth century Basque whalers called the predator “ballena assasina” meaning, “whale killer ”
- Killer whale | Definition Facts | Britannica
Despite the fact that this cetacean is a powerful carnivore, there is no record of its having killed humans in the wild Dozens of killer whales have been kept in captivity and trained as performers, a practice that in the 21st century was increasingly viewed as unethical
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