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The killer whale's actual name is Orca. The term "Killer whale" comes not from the belief that they kill indiscrminately but from the fact that they are one of the few species that will actually kill other whales. They have been documented killing much larger whales in order to feed the whole group, or Pod, as they are called. Orca's travel in pods ranging from 2 to up to 200 whales in a group. Very social and extremely intelligent, Orcas can take down a blue whale if need be. THey work as a group to get the job done.
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Is orca another name for killer whales?
Orcinus Orca Killer Whale blackfish
How did orcas get the name killer whale?
Orcas got their reputation of 'Killer Whale' when fishermen first discovered them attacking and hunting whales. They then named them 'Whale killers' which later switched to their popular nickname
What is a pregnant fish killer called?
Killer whale Killer whale Killer whale
Is a dolphin and a killer whale the same?
Well, kind of. A killer whale is a kind of dolphin. And the killer whale (also known as an orca) may eat a dolphin sometimes. It may also eat a small whale. They got their nickname from their big diet.
What physical features hindered the killer whale from surviving?
its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale its the different parts on a killer whale
Which is faster a killer whale or a sperm whale?
a killer whale is faster
How do they get the name killer whale?
The killer whale is surprisingly not a whale that Is what is often misleading about them. The killer whale is actually a species of dolphin in the oceanic dolphin family delphinidae the reason it got its name is because people saw the dolphin hunting and killing whales at first the killer whale was called the killer of whales but then it eventually got shortened to killer whale
Will the killer whale win or blue whale?
the killer whale would win
Which family is the killer whale from?
Killer whale's are from the Dolphin Family. Killer whale's are the largest member of the Dolphin Family.
Is a kiler whale a mammle?
Yes the killer whale is a mammal ! The killer whale is a cetacean and is a dolphin in the group delphinidae.
How long is a killer whale horn?
A killer whale does not have a horn.
What is the calssification of the killer whale?
A killer whale is classified as a mammal.
