The killer whale (Orcinus orca), also referred to as the orca whale or orca, and
less commonly as the blackfish, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic
dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic
and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a
diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular
types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals
such as sea lions, seals, walruses, and even large whales. Killer whales are
regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators.
less commonly as the blackfish, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic
dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic
and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a
diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular
types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals
such as sea lions, seals, walruses, and even large whales. Killer whales are
regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators.