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orca

[awr-kuh] / ˈɔr kə /




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A lengthy line begins to form in front of the amphitheater where an orca show will happen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Breaking the carcass into smaller portions would make it easier for a calf or juvenile to feed, which is consistent with other known orca behaviors.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

"It just really shows us how intelligent orca are," Rebecca Wellard, a scientist at Western Australia's Curtin University who was not involved in the research, told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The French ecology ministry say Marineland have also told them there is no intention to collect and export orca semen for breeding purposes.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

As long as you weren’t an orca, they would be your friend instantly.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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