= Northern resident orcas
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Northern resident orcas, also known as Northern Resident Killer Whales, are a ecotype of orcas (Orcinus orca) that inhabit the coastal waters of the northern Pacific Ocean, particularly around the waters of British Columbia, Canada, and the southeastern portion of Alaska. They are part of the larger population of orcas found in the North Pacific, but they exhibit specific social structures, behaviors, and feeding habits that distinguish them from other ecotypes.
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