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- Orca - Wikipedia
The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family The only extant species in the genus Orcinus, it is recognizable by its distinct pigmentation; being mostly black on top, white on the bottom and having recognizable white eye patches
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- Orcas (Killer whales) | National Geographic
Orcas are highly intelligent, social mammals that have long been a part of marine park entertainment, performing shows for audiences However, it's become increasingly clear that orcas do not
- Killer whale | Definition Facts | Britannica
More than 20 species names have been applied to the killer whale, but a consensus now recognizes only O orca Killer whales were formerly referred to as grampuses, but that term is now a synonym for Risso’s dolphin
- Killer Whale - NOAA Fisheries
Scientific studies have revealed many different populations with several distinct ecotypes (or forms) of killer whales worldwide—some of which may be different species or subspecies They are one of the most recognizable marine mammals, with their distinctive black and white bodies
- Orca - National Wildlife Federation
Learn facts about the orca’s habitat, diet, life history, and more
- Orcas (Killer Whales) | MarineBio Conservation Society
Orcas inhabit all oceans of the world but are most numerous in the Arctic, the Antarctic and areas in nutrient-rich cold water upwellings They have been sighted along the shores of Washington, Oregon, California, Baja California, and along the eastern coast of the United States
- Learn About Orcas – OrcaLab
They are known as Orcas, Killer Whales or – off the west coast of North America – Blackfish They are found in all of the world’s major oceans, covering all latitudes, and inhabit both coastal waters and open oceans Each population of orcas, while similar in appearance, has vastly different habits
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