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Facts about orcas (killer whales) - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA A wild orca pod can cover over 99 miles (160 kilometers) a day, foraging and socializing They were give the name "killer whale" by ancient sailors who saw them preying on large whales Orcas are still hunted in some countries, such as Greenland Different kinds of orcas are called "ecotypes"
Killer whale | Definition Facts | Britannica More than 20 species names have been applied to the killer whale, but a consensus now recognizes only O orca Killer whales were formerly referred to as grampuses, but that term is now a synonym for Risso’s dolphin
Orcas (Killer whales) | National Geographic Orcas are highly intelligent, social mammals that have long been a part of marine park entertainment, performing shows for audiences However, it's become increasingly clear that orcas do not
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
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
Top 10 facts about Orcas - WWF Discover more about orcas aka killer whales, How big orcas are and what an orca eats along with the issues and threats they are facing and how you can help
Orca - Oceana To date, the new species have yet to be described, and the cosmopolitan species Orcinus orca is considered to cover all individuals around the world, regardless of behavior or appearance
Orca: Discover the Fascinating World of Orcas (Killer Whales) The Orca, known as the Killer Whale, is one of the ocean’s most recognizable and intelligent predators This apex predator has fascinated humans for centuries, thanks to its striking black-and-white appearance, sophisticated social structures, and remarkable hunting techniques
CWR - orca Most English-speaking scientists use the name killer whale, although orca is increasingly used, in particular by the general public The name killer whale originated from the Spanish whaler’s term “whale killer,” based on their observations of orcas hunting other types of whales
Orca: The Killer Whale - Ocean Info Is the orca classified as a whale or dolphin? Orcas have a lot of characteristics in common with whales, but taxonomically, they’re actually dolphins! They are actually the largest member of the dolphin family Orcas belong to the group of toothed whales, which includes about 75 other species