Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Orcas are the biggest species in the dolphin family, also known as "toothed whales," or Odontocetes. They are also sometimes called killer whales, due to their size and predatory nature!

This International Dolphin Day, learn about other dolphins in Canada’s waters here: oceana.ca/en/blog/what-dolphins-live-canadas-coastal-waters