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| | Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) |
 | | To some, killer whales look exactly alike however they can be distinguished from one another by the shape and size of their dorsal fins, the distinctive grayish-white saddle patches behind their dorsal fins, as well as distinctive scars, nicks and marks on their dorsal fins. |
 | | Though killer whales, also called orcas, are considered whales by most people, they are actually members of the Delphinidae (dolphin) family. |
 | | Killer whales are excellent hunters that a wide range of prey, including fish, seals, and big whales such as blue whales. |
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