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Orcas (Orcinus orca)
- Context (IE): A group of orcas sank a 15-metre-long sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Often referred to as wolves of the sea, the killer whale, also known as orca, is the ocean’s top predator.
- It is the largest member of the Delphinidae family or dolphins. Known for their intelligence, orcas are highly skilled hunters and can coordinate tactics during hunts.
- They are fast swimmers, reaching speeds up to 54 km per hour.
- Distribution: Found in every ocean in the world, they are the most widely distributed of all cetaceans (whales and dolphins). They are found in both open seas and coastal waters.
- Physical description: They have a large black body, a white underside, a white patch above and behind the eye, ‘saddle patch’ behind the dorsal fin.
- Conservation Status: IUCN: Data Deficient
Credit: One Green Planet
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