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Or-ca is the correct name. Killer whale is just a name fisher men came up with called whale killer

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Maybe because they eat seals.

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What is an orca family called?

A herd or a pod.But orcas are also known as the wolves of the sea, therefore, in some cases, a group of orca is sometimes called a pack.A group or killer whales is called a pod.


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Orcas (killer whales) eat the sea otter which is partly why they are an endangered species.


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In a fight which would win a great white shark or an orca or a crocodile?

The orca, no doubt. A crocodile is much smaller than an orca, and orcas are regarded as "wolves of the sea" because of their excellent hunting abilities. A pack of orcas can easily make a nice meal out of a crocodile!


What whale is called the wolf of the sea?

The orca is called wolf of the sea because it hunts in packs just like wolves.


What are sea loins predators?

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When was The Sea Wolves created?

The Sea Wolves was created in 1980.


Is a male sea elephant called a bull sometimes?

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Do orcas kill each other?

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