There's a theory that in the past, when sailors saw orcas feeding on larger whale species, they named them "whale killer", which is how the name "killer whale" gradually came about. I'm not a fan of the name, seeing as every predator kills. Despite being classified as a toothed whale, orcas are the largest member of the dolphin family. They are formidable predators and can reach 32 feet in length! One day I hope to see wild orca on the Scottish coast. .
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