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   killer whale

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   • 1. a large toothed whale with distinctive black-and-white markings and a prominent dorsal fin. It lives in groups that hunt fish, seals, and penguins cooperatively.

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   What is a killer whale?

   • The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus and is recognizable by its black-and-white patterned body. A cosmopolitan species, they are found in diverse marine environments, from Arctic to Antarctic regions to tropical seas.

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   Is a killer whale a dolphin?

   • The killer whale, also known as orca, is the ocean’s top predator. It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family, or dolphins. Members of this family include all dolphin species, as well as other larger species, such as long-finned pilot whales and short-finned pilot whales, whose common names also contain "whale" instead of "dolphin."

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   Why are Orcas called Killer whales?

   • Orcas were given the name ‘killer whale’ by ancient sailors’ observations of groups of orcas hunting and preying on larger whale species. Their Latin name, Orcinus orca, also reflects this observation of orcas feeding on large whales. Orcinus translates to ‘of the kingdom of the dead,’ and orca refers to a kind of whale.

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   What does a killer whale look like?

   • killer whale, (Orcinus orca), largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae). The killer whale is easy to identify by its size and its striking coloration: jet black on top and pure white below with a white patch behind each eye, another extending up each flank, and a variable “saddle patch” just behind the dorsal fin.

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   What is a pod of killer whales?

   • Pod of killer whales. Credit: NOAA Fisheries The killer whale, also known as orca, is the ocean’s top predator. It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family, or dolphins.

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   Are killer whales smart?

   • Killer whales are super smart. Orcas have huge brains, the second biggest of all marine mammals in fact. But, in terms of measuring intelligence, it’s the ratio of brain to body that’s important, which for an orca is similar to that of a chimpanzee.

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   Dec 14, 2020 · Orcas (Orcinus orca), often called Killer Whales, are actually the worlds biggest dolphins and are members of the Delphinidae family which also includes species such as Bottlenose Dolphins and Pilot Whales. They inhabit most of the world’s oceans, ranging from the equator to the polar regions.

   • Size: Females: 5-7m, Males: 6-8m

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   Sep 28, 2024 · killer whale, (Orcinus orca), largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae). The killer whale is easy to identify by its size and its striking coloration: jet black on top and pure white below with a white patch behind each eye, another extending up each flank, and a variable “saddle patch” just behind the dorsal fin.

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   The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus and is recognizable by its black-and-white patterned body.

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   • Killer Whales? More like Killer Dolphins! Even though orcas are also known as killer whales, they are the largest member of the dolphin family.
   • Orcas are pretty big! Orcas measure 5.5 - 9.8 metres in length (females are usually smaller than males) and they weigh up to 5,500 kg. The male orca's dorsal fin can be up to 1.8 metres making it the largest of all the cetaceans (marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises).
   • How to identify an Orca. Individual orcas can be identified by their dorsal fins and saddle patches behind them, and any visible scars.
   • They are a top predator. Orcas even prey on other whale species more than twice their size.

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   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 coloring.

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    Sep 12, 2024 · 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 are incredibly popular as they are the most widely distributed of all whales and dolphins, found in every single ocean.

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    Apr 26, 2024 · The killer whale is the largest member of the dolphin family. The population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest is one of the most critically endangered marine mammals. Learn about our work to protect and conserve killer whales.