Orcas / Killer Whale Facts and Adaptations - Orcinus orca in Antarctica
One of the worlds most formidable predators, all the more so as they hunt in packs, orcas are toothed whales related to dolphins. Killer whales / Orca jumping off the coast of Alaska. Adult …
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 …
Orcas in the Antarctic - Smithsonian Ocean
Three distinct types of killer whale, or orcas, can be found in the Antarctic, each with a different habitat and diet preference. One type of orca preys almost exclusively on the Antarctic minke …
Killer whale - Australian Antarctic Program
Unlike the baleen whales, orcas or killer whales are ‘toothed’ whales, with true teeth rather than fibrous plates for filter-feeding. They catch single prey, ranging from fish, squid, penguins, …
Orcas (aka Killer Whales) of Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are found in every ocean but are most abundant in the Southern Ocean. Their population is estimated to be between 25,000 - 27,000, making them …
Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2024年10月22日 · The killer whale, also known as orca, is the ocean’s top predator. It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family, or dolphins. Members of this family include all …
Types of Orcas - Killer Whale Species With Photos - AnimalWised
2024年11月25日 · The type A ecotype of killer whales is the largest in the Antarctic region, with a size that can exceed 30 ft (9 m) in length. It is known as the Antarctic orca. They prefer open …
ORCA | Iconic orcas: A deep dive into this enigmatic species
2024年2月2日 · With the Antarctic season well and truly underway, recent Ocean Conservationist Graduate Gemma has taken a deeper look into the killer whales that call this icy world home…
Three forms of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Antarctic waters
2023年4月11日 · This paper provides field descriptions and biological observations of three different forms of killer whale (Orcinus orca) that occur in Antarctica based on field …
Mysteries of Killer Whales Uncovered in the Antarctic
2012年2月2日 · Scientists worldwide are still sorting out how many species and sub-species of killer whales — also known as orcas — exist in places like Alaska, the Pacific Northwest of the …