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The Killer Whale (Orcinus orca), sometimes called orca, is the largest member of the dolphin family.

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• Keiko.com

  http://www.keiko.com/
  The story of the rescue and release of this famous kiler whale. Includes news, photos, history, and ways to help.

• Killer Whale

  http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/species_details.asp?inst=18&species_id=120
  Fact sheet providing photographs and information on Orcinus orca, including sightings off western Scotland.

• Killer Whale (Orcinus orca)

  http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/species/species_killer.php
  Information from the National Marine Mammal Laboratory on these whales, and details of NMML research, publications, posters and assessment reports.

• Killer Whale Biology

  http://www.orca.online.fr/
  Provides an overview of general biology, taxonomy, ecology, evolution, behavior and physiology within the species. The site available in English and French.

• Killer Whales

  http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/education/cetaceans/killer.php
  Factsheet on these members of the dolphin family providing answers to the common questions asked about them.

• Killer Whales

  http://seaworld.org/en/animal-info/animal-infobooks/killer-whale/
  Information from SeaWorld, including classification, habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, senses, adaptations for an aquatic environment, behavior, diet and eating habits, reproduction, birth and care of young, longevity and causes of death, conservation, and research.

• Ocean Futures Online

  http://www.oceanfutures.org/
  Explore this site to learn about Keiko, the star of Free Willy, and more about our oceans, threats to the oceans and their inhabitants, and how you can help make a difference.

• Orca Facts

  http://www.orcahome.de/orcafact.htm
  An informational site about Orcas and their behavior includes identification methods, social structure, transients, and communication.

• Orca Homepage

  http://www.orcahome.de/
  Provides pictures, information, links, and captivity issues on orca whales.

• Orca Live

  http://www.orca-live.net/
  Provides information on the research of Killer Whales. It is available in both English and Japanese.

• Orca Whales

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/hurlbert_karl
  Research project by Karlie Hurlbert on the Killer Whale, including its classification, social behavior, habitat, adaptations, nutrition and reproduction.

• Orcas in Captivity

  http://www.orcahome.de/orcastat.htm
  Provides a reference to the number of known orcas in captivity and those that have died.

• Status of Killer Whales in Canada

  http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/robin/kwstatus.htm
  Includes an abstract report by RW Baird assessing the status of killer whales in Canada.

• The Big Zoo: Killer Whale

  http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Killer_Whale.asp
  Includes a brief fact sheet about the killer whale.

• Wild Whales: Killer Whale

  http://wildwhales.org/killer-whale/
  Includes identification, natural history, movies, sounds, distribution, whale classification and status in Canada.

• Zoom Whales' Orca Fact Sheet

  http://www.zoomwhales.com/subjects/whales/species/Orca.shtml
  Includes information for children about killer whales. Provides information on its size, shape, diet, social groups, speed, vocalization, migration, reproduction, and life span information.

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