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No they are the same thing just different names
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How many killer whales are left in the world?
there are more than 74,000 maybe more than 1,000,000!
Are orcas more powerful than sharks?
Yes, of course orcas are more powerful than sharks. That is one reason why orcas are called killer whales. Orcas are bigger, faster, smarter and stronger than sharks. Sharks are amazing killing machines though, but they are easy meals for orcas to eat!
What kind of whale is shamu?
Shamu Is The Stage/Last Name Of The Killer Whales At The Three Sea Worlds. Killer Whales Are Actually The Largest Species Of Dolphin, Being Called Killer Of Whales, But Was Then Changed To Killer Whale, As They Will Kill And Eat Most Things, Even If They Are Bigger Than They Are. At The Sea Worlds, They Are Often Called Orcas, As Their Latin Name Is Orcinus Orca.
Are sharks bigger than orcas?
Killers whales are much stronger and larger overall. They are far more intelligent and can easily defeat sharks if it came down to it. Well, most sharks are more violent than most whales, Its true that killer whales are much stronger than pretty much all sharks.I went to camp a few years ago where they showed a killer whale destroyin...... they are faster bigger and smarter
Who is the biggest killer whale?
There have been multiple answers to this question over the years. One of them was claimed to be Keiko. Killer Whales(Orcas) can weigh up to 8 tons and sometimes be larger than a school bus!
What type of animal is a free willy?
Free Willy is an orca, which is more commonly known as a killer whale. Orcas are more closely related to dolphins than to whales.
How can Killer Whales hurt Blue Whales?
It's unlikely that killer whales would ever try to attack a blue whale due to the epic difference in size. Orcas would most likely avoid a blue whale and would go after prey smaller than themselves. Basically, I dbout a killer whale could harm a blue whale.
What hunts the humpback whale?
The natural predators of the humpback whale are orcas (killer whales) and occasionally sharks. Attacks usually happen in the humpback whale's feeding grounds. They only attack calves. Orcas are a bigger threat than a shark.
What is a mix of a whale and a dolphin?
Killer Whales or Orcas. They are a lot bigger than most dolphins and their name makes them sound like a whale. They are really a member of the dolphin family.
Can orcas kill sperm whales?
if the orcas are alone yes but if there in a pod than the sperm whale would lose
What are three facts about dolphin?
1. Dolphins (probably) receive sound through their lower jaw. 2. When a dolphin is truly albino, it's usually pink rather than white. 3. There are dolphins who eat dolphins! This are False killer whales, Orcas and probably Pygmy killer whales.
Which is bigger an orca or a humpback?
Humpback whales are bigger than orcas.
