The Dark Mystery Behind Why Orcas Are Called Killer Whales
The ocean’s most iconic predator has always carried a name that seems to defy logic. Orcas—those sleek, black-and-white cetaceans with a reputation for intelligence and social complexity—are universally known as *killer whales*, a moniker that suggests a violent, shark-like menace. Yet, the term is a misnomer in every biological sense. Orcas are not whales at … Read more
