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To caumoflage in deep shades of water. When you look down at a Killer Whale, it looks like the water below (bottom of sea/ocean is dark- top of killer whale is black). When you look up, it looks like the sunlight (sunlight is bright- bottom of orca is white). :D
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoWhales generally aren't black and White. Belugas are White, most other whales are sort of black/blue/grey mix.
Killer whales AKA orcas - which are considered Dolphins, not whales - are black and White.
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∙ 6y agoOrcas aren't black only, orcas are black and White.
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∙ 15y agoCause their not white.
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What are killer whales fin colour?
black and white
Which whale black and white?
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the only black-and-white whales I can think of. In fact, orcas aren't whales at all! They're a member of the dolphin family.
What are killer whales colours?
Black on top and white on the bottom.
What color are right whales eyes?
Right whales are black except for a white patch on the belly. Scars are also white.
Where do killer whales get there name from?
because they kill people and ther black and white
What does killer whales look like?
a killer whale is a black and white whale
Black hands white sails?
a random book about black slaves and non slaves that prevailed over white people when it came to catching whales.
What do the killer whales look like?
They look like this black and white with a white circle that looks like their eye and one that looks like their mouth their fins are black
Are beluga whales white whales?
Beluga whales are a very pretty creamy white. ** White Whale is another name for beluga whales! :)
How did the killer whale get its black and white color?
killer whales got their colors from there powerful gaws
What colour is a killer whale?
The killer whale has a black and white coloration used for camouflage when hunting prey. They do have a grey saddle patch located right behind the dorsal fin and have an oval white patch above their eye and a long white patch connected to their bellies to confuse prey. Orcas are black and white. Go to the related link listed below "orcas". It has some really great pictures of killer whales (orcas). orca whales are usually white and black, but their have been sighting of an albino orca whale, which is possible.
What colours are orca whales?
Mainly black and white, although they may have intermediate grayish areas too.
