Web1 day ago · The 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 …
- Family: Delphinidae
- Order: Artiodactyla
Web3 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 …
Web1 day ago · 2021 Southern Resident Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. The Southern Resident killer whale Distinct Population Segment was …
Orcas have attacked and sunk another boat in Europe — and …
Web2 days ago · On Sunday (May 12), an unknown number of orcas (Orcinus orca) attacked the 49-foot-long (15 meters) sailing yacht named the Alboran Cognac in the Strait of …
WebMay 7, 2024 · Ten facts about orcas (killer whales) Orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. A male orca can be nearly ten metres in length and weight 10,000kg. …
Orcas May be Smarter Than You Think, Here's What to Know …
WebApr 19, 2024 · Orcas (Orcinus orca) exhibit highly social behaviors and advanced cognitive abilities, similar to those of other dolphin species. These characteristics demonstrate …
Orcas Just Sank Another Yacht | Scientific American
Web3 days ago · Three orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar. The orcas are at it again. A group of the highly social marine mammals, also called killer whales, attacked and sank a 50-foot …
The True and Tragic Story of Tilikum, SeaWorld's Captive Orca
WebApr 19, 2024 · Tilikum, also known as Tilly, was a male orca whale (Orcinus orca) captured off the coast of Iceland in 1983, when he was about 2 years old. After his capture, the …
North Pacific Orcas Might Be Reclassified As 2 Distinct ... - Forbes
WebMay 8, 2024 · The team behind the paper has suggested the scientific names Orcinus ater for the resident species and Orcinus rectipinnus for the transient (Bigg’s) species. These …
ENVIRONMENT: Killer whale pollution infographic
WebApr 22, 2024 · Due to their voracious appetites and their place at the apex of the ocean food chain, killer whales (Orcinus orca) are considered as an “indicator species” regarding the health of marine ecosystems worldwide.
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