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

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Transient Killer Whales Provides research regarding the movement of killer whales that frequent the waters of Clayoquot Sound. www.island.net/~sisle/kw.htm

Orca Foundation Information about Killer Whales in Patagonia, Argentina. In English and Spanish. www.fundorca.org.ar

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

Orca Facts An informational site about Orcas and their behavior includes indentification methods, social structure, transients, and communication. www.orcahome.de/orcafact.htm

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

Orca Conservancy Dedicated to expanding awareness of the capabilities of Orcas and the restoration of vital Orca habitat, includes information on the Lolita Come Home Project, news, updates, and information. www.rockisland.com/~tokitae

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

Orca Homepage Provides pictures, information, links, and captivity issues on orca whales. www.orcahome.de

The Killer Whale Zone Includes Orca pictures, paintings, sounds, and information. ww2.netnitco.net/users/zorak7/index.html

About the Orca Provides pictures, information, and adoption information on the orca. www.homestead.com/infoaboutorcas/whales.html

Killer Whales 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 www.seaworld.org/infobooks/KillerWhale/home.html

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

The Big Zoo: Killer Whale Includes a brief fact sheet about the killer whale. www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Killer_Whale.asp

Ocean Futures Online 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. www.oceanfutures.org

Ocean Bound Orcas Includes information, links, and pictures on killer whales in captivity. members.tripod.com/~Newcie/homepage.html

Status of killer whales in Canada Includes an abstract report assessing the status of killer whales in Canada. is.dal.ca/~whitelab/rwb/kwstatus.htm

Wild Whales: Killer Whale Includes quick facts, movies, sounds, distribution, and whale classification. www.wildwhales.org/killerwhale/body.html

Detailed Information About Killer Whales Provides answers to the common questions asked about Killer Whales. nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/cetaceans/killer2.htm

Quick Orca Facts Includes a series of questions and answers about Orca Whales. nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/cetaceans/killer1.htm

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Killer Whales Provides information on killer whales. www.panda.org/kids/wildlife/whtooth.htm

Killer Whale Detailed description of Orcinus orca from Walker's Mammals of the World. www.press.jhu.edu/../../../cetacea.delphinidae.orcinus.html

The Marine Mammal Center: Orca Provides complete information on Orca whales, including description, range, and habitat. www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/whales/orca.asp

Killer Whales Personal page about killer whales, including characteristics, statistics, photos, sounds, and Keiko. whaleorca.tripod.com

Orca Nutz A fan site about killer whales. www.geocities.com/orcanut2002

Orcagirl's Orcas Fan site with general information, links, pictures, and news. www.geocities.com/orcaswim1210/orcagirlsorcas.html

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