Orca vs Dolphin: Size, Intelligence & Power Compared

Explaining The Ocean on Instagram: "🌊 Orcas and dolphins may look different, but they’re actually part of the same family—the Delphinidae, or oceanic dolphins. Orcas, often called “killer whales,” are simply the largest species of dolphin. Like their smaller cousins, they’re highly social, intelligent, and use echolocation to hunt and communicate. But here’s the twist: despite being relatives, orcas are also known to prey on dolphins. As apex predators, they’ve been observed hunting dolphins in