answersLogoWhite

0

Dall's porpoises are known for their playful and energetic behavior, often seen riding the bow waves of boats and performing acrobatic leaps. In contrast, orcas, also known as killer whales, exhibit more complex social behaviors, such as hunting in coordinated groups and communicating through vocalizations. While both species are highly intelligent and social, orcas are generally more sophisticated in their behaviors compared to Dall's porpoises.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

6mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What enemies do Orcas have?

Dolphins, Porpoises and humans


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.


Are orca mammals?

Orcas, like all whales and porpoises, are mammals along with their relatives, the dolphins.


What are three mammals that live in the ocean?

Orcas, Blue Whales, and Fin Whales. There are many more.


What is called number of whales?

I group of whales is called a pod. Although they are not technically whales, cetaceans such as dolphins, orcas and porpoises also travel in pods.


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.


How does a killer whale compare and contrast?

I do not believe that Orcas do actually "compare and contrast", that is an activity that as far as we know is limited to intelligent humans.


What are the predatores and prey of the orca?

humans and great white sharks eat orcas and orcas eat dolphins porpoises sardines macarel herring flounder starfish seasnakes eels sea lions seals penguins crabs lobsters squid octopus whales seagles pelicans narwhal and humans


What is an orcas instinctive behaviors?

Orcas exhibit several instinctive behaviors that are essential for their survival. These include hunting in pods using sophisticated cooperative techniques, vocalizing through a complex system of clicks and calls for communication and navigation, and nurturing their young through teaching and social bonding. Additionally, orcas display strong social structures and hierarchies within their pods, which are critical for their social interactions and overall group cohesion.


How many orcas live in Alaska?

The population of orcas in Alaska varies, but it is estimated that there are around 1,000 to 2,000 orcas in the region. These marine mammals can be found in different pods and are known to inhabit coastal waters and the Aleutian Islands. Orcas in Alaska are part of various ecotypes, each with unique behaviors and dietary preferences. Conservation efforts continue to monitor their populations and habitats.


Is a baleen whale omnivore carnivore or herbivore?

Whales -- not porpoises or dolphins -- are generally considered carnivores and predators. Some species prey on organisms as small as microscopic plankton, whereas other species, such as the sperm whale, prey on large fish and other large sea creatures. Note that orcas (killer whales) and pilot whales are not really whales but are more closely related to dolphins and porpoises.


Name two water animals that breathe through lungs?

Whales, dolphins, porpoises, orcas, turtles, seals, walruses, manatees, penguins, sea lions, sea elephants, catfish, snakeheads, alligators, crocodiles, snakes, etc.