It is a matter of fact that the killer whale is not considered to be an internationally endangered species. There are some local populations of Killer Whale or Orca that are generally considered threatened or rare due to reduction of quarry species, environment loss, pollution by PCBs, captures for maritime creature parks, and conflicts with fisheries. These above mentioned reasons are of prime importance that should be looked over by the concerned authority.
There are up to five distinct killer whale types or Orca that are known to be distinguished by geographical variety, favored prey substance and corporeal appearance. Such types of Animals may be separate races, subspecies or even species. It is a matter of fact worth mentioning that Killer whales or Orca are highly social. Some populations of Killer whales or Orca are composed of matrilineal family groups, which are the most stable of any animal species. The sophisticated social behavior, hunting techniques, and vocal behavior of killer whales have been described as manifestations of culture.
. In late year of 2007, the killer whales or Orca known as the southern resident killer whales were placed on the United States of America Endangered Species list. Because of the likelihood that not all killer whales belong to a single species, the IUCN currently assesses the conservation status of the killer whale as data deficient.
Wild killer whales are usually not considered a threat to humans. There have, however, been isolated reports of captive killer whales attacking and, in at least one instance, killing their handlers at marine theme parks
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Here is no denying of the patent fact that the Killer Whale or Orca which in scientific terms is known as the Orcinus orca, or less commonly, Blackfish, is the largest species of the dolphin family. The Killer Whale or Orca is found in all the worlds oceans, from the frosty Arctic and Antarctic regions to temperate, tropical seas. Some killer whale or Orca populations are known to feed mostly on fish while others hunt sharks and marine mammals that are generally known to include lions and seals.
Here is no denying of the patent fact that the Killer Whale or Orca which in scientific terms is known as the Orcinus orca, or less commonly, Blackfish, is the largest species of the dolphin family. The Killer Whale or Orca is found in all the worlds oceans, from the frosty Arctic and Antarctic regions to temperate, tropical seas. Some killer whale or Orca populations are known to feed mostly on fish while others hunt sharks and marine mammals that are generally known to include lions and seals.
