Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 25 minutes ago

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Orcas are the largest species in the dolphin family, also called “toothed whales.” Because of their size and predatory nature, they’ve also received the nickname, ‘killer whales.’

Learn more about Orcas and other dolphins that call Canada home here: oceana.ca/en/blog/what-dolphins-live-canadas-coastal-waters