Is a killer whale an orca?

Answer 1

Yes they are the same killer whale is another name for Orca's. :)

Answer 2

Yes, but Killer Whale is another name for Orca and Orca is another name for killer Whale.

Answer 3

Both terms are correct. The mammal known as the killer whale can also be referred to as the orca, from its scientific name, Orcinus Orca.

Answer 4

Orcinus Orca, the killer whale, is actually not a true whale, but instead is the world's largest dolphin species.

Answer 5

Yes.