Killer whale and orca are actually the same species, known scientifically as Orcinus orca. The term "killer whale" is the common name used in English, while "orca" is derived from the species' scientific name.

2019年3月13日 · It’s not uncommon to hear ocean lovers say that their favorite whale is the “killer whale”—or, under less menacing and more accurate terminology, the orca (scientifically dubbed Orcinus orca).

False killer whales are marked by their elongated bodies and a dorsal fin that is more curved and shorter compared to the tall, straight dorsal fin of the orcas. They share the aquatic ecosystem where their behaviors and interactions with other marine life reveal fascinating aspects of their nature and social structure.

Yes, orcas and killer whales are the same. Orcas are a species of toothed whale and their scientific name is Orcinus Orca. Orcas were given the name “killer whale” by ancient sailors after observing groups of hunting orcas preying on much larger whales.

Regardless of being called killer whales, orcas are members family Delphinidae and are more closely related to dolphins than whales. They’re the sole species in this category, but their nearest family members are dolphin species from around South …

False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) and orcas (Orcinus orca) are two of the top predators in the oceanic ecosystem. Both belong to the dolphin family (Delphinidae) and are known for their intelligence, social behavior, and hunting skills.

Whether you’re team “Killer Whale” or team “Orca” you may have very strong feelings about which term to use. Here at Whale Tales we use the category “Killer Whale” (you can find it under the Dolphin category!) because it’s still how they’re officially recognized by Canadian scientists but interchange the terms depending on ...

2023年6月12日 · The differences between false killer whales and orcas are not only taxonomic, but also physical and behavioral. Orcas are also known as killer whales, a name indicative of their incredible skill as hunters.

2021年9月26日 · One of the ocean’s top predators has met its match. Filipa Samarra could hear the pilot whales before she could see them. In 2015, out on the choppy waters off of southern Iceland, Samarra...

2020年6月20日 · There are known to be eleven different types of killer whale in our oceans, each with specific behaviours, language, physical differences, habitat and diet. Many argue that these differences are indicative of not just animal subspecies, but also …