Orcas: Are They Whales Or Dolphins?
People often ask if Orcas are whales or dolphins. The name, killer whale, causes this confusion. Read on to learn what they are and how they got that name.
People often ask if Orcas are whales or dolphins. The name, killer whale, causes this confusion. Read on to learn what they are and how they got that name.
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