Orca - Wikipedia
WEBThe orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale that is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus. Orcas are recognizable by their black-and-white patterned body.
Orcas (Killer whales) - National Geographic
WEBWhat are orcas? 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...
Orcas: Facts about killer whales | Live Science
WEBBen Biggs. last updated 28 October 2022. Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators that lurk in every ocean. An orca looking out of the water at sunset, off Kaldfjorden...
Killer Whale | NOAA Fisheries
WEBApr 26, 2024 · 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."
Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · 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.
Orca - National Geographic Kids
WEB23 to 32 feet. Weight: Up to 6 tons. Orcas hunt everything from fish to walruses, seals, sea lions, penguins, squid, sea turtles, sharks, and even other kinds of whales. Depending on the season...
Facts about orcas (killer whales) - Whale & Dolphin Conservation …
WEBTen facts about orcas (killer whales) Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. A male orca can be nearly 33 feet (10 meters) in length and weigh around 22,000 pounds (10,000kg). Orcas are highly intelligent and able to coordinate hunting tactics. Female orcas are thought to live to 80 years of age or more.
Killer Whale Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WEBMay 28, 2021. Photo by Thomas Lipke on Unsplash. Killer Whale or orca (Orcinus orca): the largest member of the Delphinidae family, or dolphin. Kingdom: | Animalia. Phylum: | Chordata. Class:...
Top 10 facts about Orcas | WWF
WEBEven though orcas are also known as killer whales, they are the largest member of the dolphin family. © Wild Wonders of Europe / Nils Aukan / WWF. 2. 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.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Orca - Ocean Conservancy
WEBOrcas 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.
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