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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
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 | 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
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
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"
Orca - Ocean Conservancy Orcas are very easy to spot in the ocean—their iconic black and white coloring gives them away Orcas are incredibly powerful hunters and eat fish, seals, sharks and more People began calling orcas “killer whales” when ancient Spanish sailors observed pods of orcas attacking larger whale species
Orcas (Killer Whales) ~ MarineBio Conservation Society Orcas inhabit all oceans of the world but are most numerous in the Arctic, the Antarctic and areas in nutrient-rich cold water upwellings They have been sighted along the shores of Washington, Oregon, California, Baja California, and along the eastern coast of the United States
Killer whale - IWC Killer whales, also known as orcas, are an iconic species, long revered by various aboriginal cultures and frequently the stars of animal performances at marine parks The species has recently made even more famous by films like “Blackfish” and “Free Willy”
Orca (Killer Whale) The orca, or killer whale, with its striking black and white coloring, is one of the best known of all the cetaceans It has been extensively studied in the wild and is often the main attraction at many sea parks and aquaria