- 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 black-and-white-patterned body
- 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
- Orca - National Wildlife Federation
Learn facts about the orca’s habitat, diet, life history, and more
- Orca | National Geographic Kids
Knocked into the sea, the seal becomes a meal for one of the ocean's top predators—the huge orca, or killer whale Orcas hunt everything from fish to walruses, seals, sea lions, penguins, squid,
- Orca - Oceana
Orcinus orca Orcas get their nickname “killer whales” from their reputation of being ferocious predators, exhibiting almost hateful behaviors when toying with their prey
- Fact File: Orca (Orcinus orca) - Australian Geographic
One of the world’s most powerful predators, the orca is often referred to as a killer whale, but is in fact, the largest member of the dolphin family
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