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Orcas, also known as killer whales , are incredible creatures. Their undeniable intelligence, complex social structures, impressive communication skills and collaborativeDespite their name, “ killer whales ” aren’t true whales–they are, in fact, “oceanic dolphins.” Generally, whales tend to be larger and have more elongated bodies compared to dolphins.
Michael Bigg, a Canadian scientist after whom the Bigg’s killer whale is named, first noticed some striking differences between the two groups in the 1970s, the main one being that they never mixed. This is a crucial behavioral distinction that’s often indicative of separate species.United States. These killer whales are also called transient orcas and don't seem to mingle with resident orcas despite sharing the same habitat.
Aside from the ecological and morphological differences, genetic analyses also support the claim of their distinct species status.
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