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 | Definition & Facts | Britannica
Jan 9, 2025 · 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 …
Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Oct 22, 2024 · 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 …
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.
New killer whale species: Bigg's and resident killer whales
Mar 27, 2024 · 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 …
Orcas: Facts about killer whales - Live Science
Oct 28, 2022 · 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 …
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 - IWC
Different populations of killer whales around the world have developed different prey preferences that seem to shape their behaviour, ranging patterns and, some would argue, their culture. …
Killer whales: Current Biology - Cell Press
Jun 19, 2023 · Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are the largest members of the dolphin family, with males reaching up to 9 meters long and potentially weighing well over 6 tons.
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