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Killer whales have more than one fin. In fact, they have four fins in total – two pectoral fins, a tail (or caudal fin), and the most important fin named the dorsal fin. Together, these fins help balance the whale in the water and allow it to keep moving forward.
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Gray whales are migratory whales who also happen to be baleen creatures. Blue whales are baleen whales, but they are not considered migratory birds, although they move between summer and winter feeding grounds. Apart from their appearance, there are several differences between the two whale species. Needless to say, there are certain similarities as well.
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Whales eat plankton, but not all of them. Toothed whales can bite and chew their prey and as such, they feed on fish, squid, crabs, and octopuses among other animals. On the other hand, baleen creatures like the right whale, humpback whale, and blue whale prefer consuming plankton, which is easily found in the ocean.
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As some of you might already know, whale sharks are essentially sharks but are characterized as extant fish species. They are non-mammalian vertebrates and carry the scientific name of Rhincodon typus. Needless to say, people often get confused as to whether these creatures are whales or sharks given their name.
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Crocodiles are reptiles who live on land and water, whereas great white sharks prefer residing in deep waters and will not survive on land. Both crocodiles and great white sharks are dangerous, aggressive creatures who prey on smaller animals of the ocean. However, they frequently attack each other too.
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Both bull sharks and crocodiles are powerful predators with excellent combat skills. While sharks keep biting their prey till it is mutilated and dead, crocodiles hang on to their flesh and remove it from their bodies before feeding on it. In addition, crocodiles live on both land and water, whereas sharks can survive only in water.
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Great white sharks are a shark species, whereas orcas (also known as killer whales) are from the dolphin family. Each of these animals has a distinct coloration which makes it easy for a commoner to differentiate between them. Although these animals vary greatly, there are several points of comparison between them.
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Killer whales are essentially toothed whales, whereas blue whales belong to the baleen whale family. As such, while killer whales can bite into their prey and tear it apart, blue whales can only use their baleen plate to sift their food through water. Besides, killer whales and blue whales have different coloration too.
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Humpback whales are smaller than blue whales and are of a deeper blue color. Humpbacks also weigh much less and carry a hump on their backs which makes them stand out. On the other hand, blue whales have a mottled body, are bigger, and live longer.
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Whales are majestic aquatic animals that can be either toothed or equipped with baleen plates, whereas blue whales solely have baleen plates. Besides, blue whales have a distinct blue-gray coloring, unlike most whale species that carry darker hues. In addition, blue whales have smaller dorsal fins than most whales.