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Bookmark or Share- Killer whale - IWCKiller whale. Orcinus orca. 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”. Technically, it is the largest dolphin species, but ...
- Orca (Killer Whale) - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USASee all species Did you know that orcas (killer whales) are the largest member of the dolphin family? With their distinctive black and white patterning and huge dorsal fins, a pod of orcas powering through the waves is one of the most impressive sights in the natural world. Male Female Calf Maximum length 9.8m 8.5m 2.4m Maximum weight 6,600kg 4,700kg 180kg IUCN conservation status: Data ...
- This 80-foot-long sea monster was the killer whale of its timeThis 80-foot-long sea monster was the killer whale of its time. The discovery of a jawbone fossil suggests that Ichthyotitan severensis may have been the largest ichthyosaur yet known—and hunted ...
- Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannicakiller whale. A pod of killer whales (Orcinus orca)—a species with a patchy distribution in all oceans—swimming at the surface off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, 2012. (more) Killer whales live in small groups, usually called pods, that number fewer than 40 individuals each.
- 20 Killer Whale Facts About Orcas - Fact AnimalKiller Whale Profile. 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.
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