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.
Orcinus - Wikipedia
WebOrcinus is a genus of Delphinidae, the family of carnivorous marine mammals known as dolphins. It includes the largest delphinid species, Orcinus orca, known as the orca or killer whale. Two extinct species are recognised, Orcinus paleorca and O. citoniensis, describing fossilised remains of the genus. [2]
Southern resident orcas - Wikipedia
WebThe southern resident orcas, also known as the southern resident killer whales ( SRKW ), are the smallest of four communities of the exclusively fish-eating ecotype of orca in the northeast Pacific Ocean.
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...
Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 19, 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.
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 | NOAA Fisheries
WebJan 17, 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."
Orca | National Wildlife Federation
WebDescription. Orcas, also known as killer whales, are among the world’s most easily recognized marine mammals. The largest member of the dolphin family, orcas are highly intelligent and social animals, spending their lives in groups or pods where they hunt together and share responsibility for raising young and taking care of the sick or injured.
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:...
Killer Whales 101 | Ocean Today
WebHome. Marine Life. Killer Whales 101. Share. Download. Embed. Links. Transcript. NARRATOR: The Killer whale in, three of a kind. In oceans all over the world, Orcas are swimming. In the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, a matrilinial pod of resident Orcas is following the salmon run.
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