Killer whale

Orca
Orcas near Unimak Island, eastern Aleutian Islands, Alaska
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Orcinus
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Orcinus orca
Orca range (in blue)

Killer whales, or Orcas (Orcinus orca) are the largest dolphins. They have black skin with white patches. They are found in all the world's oceans, from the cold of the Arctic to the tropical seas. They live in pods, which are family groups.


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