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Why do dolphins get eaten by orcas when they are in the same family?
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Because they do!
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Are dolphins related to orcas?
Yes! They are in the same Order of Cetaceans. That Order includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises furthermore, they share the same Family Delphinidae with dolphins, porpoises and of course Orcas.
Can dolphins and whales be together?
no the killer whale is in the family of the dolphins! but that doesn't stop orcas well killer whales eating dolphins so they don't get along at all there both of them ain't the same size
Are orcas fish?
No. The orca, or killer whale as it is sometimes called, is the largest oceanic dolphin. It's an aquatic mammal. Use the link below for more information.
Which is not a type of whale orca beluga or barracuda?
Trick question: the barracuda is obviously not a whale. What is not so obvious is that orcas, although called killer whales, are also not true whales. Orcas are members of the same family of mammals as porpoises and dolphins.
Bottle nose dolphins are they the same as killer whales?
Bottlenose Dolphins and killer whales/orcas are two different species. They're both mammals though.
Why are orcas a dolphin?
Orcas are classified as dolphins as they are warm blooded, air breathing cetaceans with cone shaped teeth, they share much of the same anatomy as any other dolphin species.
Are killer whales and dolphins the same?
No, But they are from the same family of animal.
Are All Dolphins The Same Color?
Mostly, although there are some handsome pink ones in the Amazon, and of course Orcas are actually dolphins.
Do orcas and megamouth sharks live in the same place?
yes! orcas and megamouth sharks do live in the same place
What is the resident group of orcas?
It's a Group of orcas which generally stay in the same area.
What members make up an orca pod?
orca pods are groups of orcas once the orca is born it stays in the same pod all its life does this anwer your question
Are porpoises more closely related to dolphins or whales?
Porpoises are more closely related to dolphins than whales. Both porpoises and dolphins are part of the family Delphinidae, while whales are a separate family within the order Cetacea.
