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The following is a brief overview of the biological classification, diet, distribution and social behavior of the mammalian orcinus orca. The research also outlines the factors that are responsible for the decline in orcinus orca population around the world today. Special emphasis has been given to resident orcinus orca to demystify the concept that orcas are lethal to the fishermen and hence should be targeted for hunting.

Orcinus orca, commonly known as the killer whale, is a top predator marine mammal. Orcas are very social animals and live in pods. During the past 30 years extensive research has been conducted for the species regarding behavioral ecology, genetics, population monitoring, behavioral studies and acoustic research. Much of that research has been dedicated to the study of resident orcas. In recent years there has been a sharp decline in the numbers of resident orcas. In the...
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