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They have a few other names. The main ones are killer whales and blackfish. Blackfish because they are mostly black and recently because of the film blackfish. Killer Whales because of lack on understanding going back decades ago and being biggest member of dolphin family with no natural predators. Their main name is Orcas but Killer whales is commonly used.
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What are killer whales known as?
Orca
Why is the orca an endangered species?
Orca's, also known as 'Killer Whales' are not yet recorded as an endangered species.
Which type of whale hunts in group to catch its prey?
Orca Whales some people might known them as Killer Whales. The Killer Whales or The Orca Whales hunt in groups called "Pods".
What is the largest member of the dolphin family?
The largest dolphin is the Orca, also known as "Killer Whale".
What is the population of the orca well also known as the killer whale?
The population of Orca or Killer Whale is somewhere around 50,000.
Which type of whale hunts in packs?
Killer Whales (Orca orca), dolphins and porpoises are known to actively hunt in packs.
Is an orca whale a shark?
No, an orca whale is not a shark. Orcas, also known as killer whales, are actually a type of dolphin, not a shark.
What is killer whales known as?
A killer whale is also known asOrca, grampus, blackfish and often referred to as wolves of the seaThe killer whales scientific name is orcinus orca :)
Is a killer whale an orca?
Yes they are the same killer whale is another name for Orca's. :)
What is called when a whale pokes its head out of the water and turns around?
if you are referring to the Killer whale (Orca Orca) then it is known as "Spy Hopping"
What is the name of the orca in the Miami Seaquariam?
Lolita, also known as Tokitae. :)
Is the orca a baleen whale or a toothed whale?
The orca or killer whale is a toothed whales belonging to the oceanic dolphin family Delphinidae. They need their teeth as they are apex predators who have even been seen trying to kill blue whales!
