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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
Orca (Orcinus orca) | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service Killer Whales are distinctively marked, with a black back, white chest and sides, and a white patch above and behind the eye Calves are born with a yellowish or orange tint, which fades to white Killer Whales have a heavy and stocky body and a large dorsal fin with a dark grey "saddle patch" at the fin's rear Males can be up to 9 5 m long (31 ft) and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes; it has been
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
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"
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
Learn About Orcas – OrcaLab They are known as Orcas, Killer Whales or – off the west coast of North America – Blackfish They are found in all of the world’s major oceans, covering all latitudes, and inhabit both coastal waters and open oceans Each population of orcas, while similar in appearance, has vastly different habits
Orca - Oceana The orca, also known as killer whale, has no geographic limits — it may be found playing in the surf or roaming the deep in every ocean across the globe, although there are higher concentrations of orcas in colder waters