Web Search Results for "Killer Whales"

Orca - Wikipedia
16 Jan 2025 at 6:32pm
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.

Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
17 Jan 2025 at 1:59pm
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.

Orcas (Killer whales) - National Geographic
16 Jan 2025 at 3:19pm
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.

20 Killer Whale Facts About Orcas - Fact Animal
17 Jan 2025 at 4:22pm
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.

Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannica
15 Jan 2025 at 8:13pm
Killer whale, 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.

Orcas: Facts about killer whales - Live Science
17 Jan 2025 at 7:25am
Orcas (Orcinus orca) are often called killer whales, even though they almost never attack humans. In fact, the killer whale name was originally "whale killer," as ancient sailors saw them...

New killer whale species: Bigg's and resident killer whales ...
16 Jan 2025 at 4:20am
Scientists have resolved one of the outstanding questions about one of the world?s most recognizable creatures, identifying two well-known killer whales in the North Pacific Ocean as separate species. Killer whales are one of the most widespread animals on Earth.



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