Orca  (Orcinus orca)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
http://www.wdcs.org

References

  1. IUCN Red List (November, 2008)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Cawardine, M., Hoyt, E., Fordyce, R.E. and and Gill, P. (1998) Whales and Dolphins, the Ultimate Guide to Marine Mammals.Harper Collins Publishers, London.
  3. Council of Europe: Bern Convention (October, 2002)
    http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cultureheritage/conventions/bern/default_en.asp
  4. UKBAP (June, 2002)
    http://www.ukbap.org.uk/UKPlans.aspx?ID=339
  5. WDCS (June, 2002)
    http://www.wdcs.org
  6. Cetacea.org. (June, 2002)
    http://www.cetacea.org/orca.htm
  7. Macdonald, D.W. (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals.Oxford University Press, Oxford.
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