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 …
Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2024年10月22日 · 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 …
Killer whale | Definition & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · 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 …
Orcas (Killer whales) - National Geographic
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
2020年12月14日 · 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 …
Orcas: Facts about killer whales - Live Science
2022年10月28日 · 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 …
Facts about orcas (killer whales) - Whale & Dolphin Conservation …
Orcas (also known as killer whales) are marine mammals. They belong to the sub-order of toothed whales (known as odontocetes) but are also the largest member of the dolphin family.
Orcinus - Wikipedia
Orcinus 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 …
Killer Whale - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Killer Whale's large size and strength make them the fastest marine mammals, often reaching speeds in excess of 56 km/h (35mph). Scientific Name Orcinus orca
Killer Whale - Facts and Beyond - Biology Dictionary
2020年10月20日 · The killer whale, or orca, is a carnivorous marine mammal found throughout the world’s oceans. It is the only species in the genus Orcinus. Despite its name, the killer …