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 …

As they move up the chain from invertebrate to fish to orca, these pollutants become concentrated. Recent studies have found that orcas are among the most contaminated marine mammals in the …

An orca calf swims with two adults during a herring feeding. Orcas are skilled hunters that coordinate attacks as a group.

A wild orca pod can cover over 99 miles (160 kilometers) a day, foraging and socializing. They were give the name "killer whale" by ancient sailors who saw them preying on large whales. Orcas are still …

Aug 18, 2025 · 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 dolphin species, as well as …

Jan 2, 2026 · 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 …

Dec 20, 2024 · As orcas (Orcinus orca) são um dos predadores mais fascinantes e versáteis do oceano. Conhecidas por sua inteligência, habilidades de caça e estruturas sociais complexas, esses animais …

A Orca (Orcinus orca) é o membro da família dos golfinhos de maior porte e é um superpredador versátil, que inclui na sua dieta presas como peixes, moluscos, aves, tartarugas, focas, tubarões e …

May 28, 2021 · Orca o ballena asesina (Orcinus orca): el miembro de mayor tamaño de la familia Delphinidae (delfines) Reino: | Animalia Filo: | Chordata Clase: | Mammalia Orden: | Artiodactyla …

Jul 6, 2025 · Há mais de três décadas, uma orca chama a atenção de especialistas, ambientalistas e curiosos em todo o mundo. Conhecida como Kshamenk, este cetáceo vive isolado em um tanque na …