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Killer whales' scientific name is Orcinus orca.

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Are killer whales the same thing as orcas?

Orcas are the same thing as killer Wales. killer wale is just another name for an orca. Orca is the killer wales scientific name.


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 the alternate name of the killer whale?

They are also called Orcas


What is the orcas latin name?

Orcinus Orca


How many deaths have been caused by Shamu at Sea World?

Shamu is a stage name. The orcas have their own names. There are currently 40 orcas in captivity.


What is the difference between Shamu and Free Willy?

the are two compeltey different orcas, Shamu is a bunch of captive orcas in a seaworld park, in which all the orcas have the same show name Shamu. Free Willy is a fictional whale played by Kekio


Is shamu from SeaWorld a boy or girl?

Shamu is a name used for several orcas that have performed at SeaWorld over the years, and the original Shamu, who debuted in the 1960s, was a male. However, since the name has been used for multiple orcas throughout the years, the gender of a specific Shamu can vary. Generally, many of the orcas featured under the Shamu name have been male.


Should orcas be capitalized?

Yes, "Orcas" should be capitalized because it is the common name for killer whales, and like other specific animal names, it is typically capitalized.


WHEN do orcas reproduce?

orcas reproduce when they are ready.


Is Tillikum shamu?

He is one of them. Shamu is a stage name for all the orcas during shows.


What is the recovery plan for orcas?

Orcas are not endangered!!! Orcas have a high population, so that that no one know how many!!!


When do orcas breed?

Orcas have no particular breeding season.