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Hace 1 día · The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale that is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in the genus Orcinus. Orcas are recognizable by their black-and-white patterned body.
Hace 3 días · Sea World show featuring bottlenose dolphins and false killer whales. In the 20th century perceptions of cetaceans changed. They transformed from monsters into creatures of wonder, as science revealed them to be intelligent and peaceful animals. Hunting was replaced by whale and dolphin tourism. This change is reflected in films and ...
Hace 3 días · The only known predator of the fin whale is the killer whale, with at least 20 eyewitness and second-hand accounts of attack or harassment. They usually flee and offer little resistance to attack. Only a few confirmed fatalities have occurred.
30 de may. de 2024 · Killer whale, largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae). The killer whale is easy to identify by its size and its striking coloration: jet black on top and pure white below with a white patch behind each eye, another extending up each flank, and a variable ‘saddle patch’ just behind the dorsal fin.
30 de may. de 2024 · These black-and-white marine mammals, often referred to as “ killer whales ,” tend to make short, shallow dives that last less than a minute. They also only take one breath between each dive ...
16 de may. de 2024 · Scientists say they’ve discovered a kind of phonetic alphabet used by sperm whales, bringing us a step closer to understanding the building blocks of whale communication.
25 de may. de 2024 · Because of the restricted utility of vision underwater, whales use sound to perceive and interpret their environment and to communicate, sometimes over vast distances. Biologists have computed that the 10-hertz sounds of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), for example, can travel over 1,800 km (1,100 miles).
