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  2. Orca - Wikipedia

    • 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. Orca… See more

    Naming

    Orcas are commonly referred to as "killer whales", despite being a type of dolphin. Since the 1960s, the use of "orca" instead of "killer whale" has steadily grown in common use.
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    Taxonomy

    Orcinus orca is the only recognized extant species in the genus Orcinus, and one of many animal species originally described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. Konrad Gessner wrote … See more

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  1. Category:Captive Killer Whales | Killer Whale Wiki

    Category page. All LIVING captive killer whales can be found here. All DECEASED captive killer whales can be found here. All WILD-CAUGHT killer whales can be found here. All CAPTIVE-BORN killer whales can be found …

  2. An Introduction to Killer Whales | Killer Whale Wiki

    The killer whale, also known as orca whale or simply orca, is potentially one of the most widespread mammals on the planet and perhaps one of the most recognizable. Present in every single ocean, the killer whale has rooted itself …

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  5. Orca types and populations - Wikipedia

    Research off the west coast of Canada and the United States in the 1970s and 1980s identified the following three types: Resident (fish-eating) orcas: The curved dorsal fins are typical of resident females. Resident: These are the …

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  7. Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries

    Oct 22, 2024 · Learn about the killer whale, also known as orca, the ocean's top predator and the largest dolphin. Find out about its different populations, habitats, threats, and conservation efforts by NOAA Fisheries.

  8. Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    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 …

  9. Killer whale - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    Species: Orcinus orca. Orca range (in blue) Killer whales, or Orcas (Orcinus orca) are the largest dolphins. They have black skin with white patches. They are found in all the world's oceans, from the cold of the Arctic to the tropical seas. They …

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