One of the worlds most formidable predators, all the more so as they hunt in packs, orcas are toothed whales related to dolphins. Killer whales / Orca jumping off the coast of Alaska. Adult …

Three distinct types of killer whale, or orcas, can be found in the Antarctic, each with a different habitat and diet preference. One type of orca preys almost exclusively on the Antarctic minke …

Unlike the baleen whales, orcas or killer whales are ‘toothed’ whales, with true teeth rather than fibrous plates for filter-feeding. They catch single prey, ranging from fish, squid, penguins, …

The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus and is recognizable by its …

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are found in every ocean but are most abundant in the Southern Ocean. Their population is estimated to be between 25,000 - 27,000, making them …

Orcas are among the most recognizable whale species. They have a large black body, white underbelly, and a water patch above and behind their eyes. They also have a gray patch …

The type A ecotype of killer whales is the largest in the Antarctic region, with a size that can exceed 30 ft (9 m) in length. It is known as the Antarctic orca . They prefer open waters and …

2024年2月2日 · With the Antarctic season well and truly underway, recent Ocean Conservationist Graduate Gemma has taken a deeper look into the killer whales that call this icy world home…

2 天之前 · The lesson, which lasted over an hour, was filmed for the new PBS show "Nature: Expedition Killer Whale," which follows a remarkable group of pack ice orcas (Orcinus orca) …

2023年4月11日 · This paper provides field descriptions and biological observations of three different forms of killer whale (Orcinus orca) that occur in Antarctica based on field …