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Orca (Killer Whale) 20 (35.1%)
Deinosuchus rugosus 37 (64.9%)
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Orca (Killer Whale) v Deinosuchus rugosus
Topic Started: May 5 2012, 11:04 PM (16,422 Views)
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Orca (Killer Whale) - Orcinus orca
he killer whale (Orcinus orca), commonly referred to as the orca whale or orca, and less commonly as the blackfish, is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, walruses and even large whales. Killer whales are regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators. Killer whales distinctively bear a black back, white chest and sides, and a white patch above and behind the eye. Killer whales have a heavy and robust body with a large dorsal fin up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) tall. Behind the fin, they have a dark grey "saddle patch" across the back. Antarctic killer whales may have pale grey to nearly white backs. Adult killer whales are very distinctive and are not usually confused with any other sea creature. The killer whale's teeth are very strong and covered in enamel. Its jaws are a powerful gripping apparatus, as the upper teeth fall into the gaps between the lower teeth when the mouth is closed. The front teeth are inclined slightly forward and outward, thus allowing the killer whale to withstand powerful jerking movements from its prey while the middle and back teeth hold it firmly in place. Killer whales are the largest extant members of the dolphin family. Males typically range from 6 to 8 metres (20–26 ft) long and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons). Females are smaller, generally ranging from 5 to 7 metres (16–23 ft) and weighing about 3 to 4 tonnes (3.0 to 3.9 long tons; 3.3 to 4.4 short tons). The largest male killer whale on record was 9.8 metres (32 ft), weighing over 10 tonnes (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons), while the largest female was 8.5 metres (28 ft), weighing 7.5 tonnes (7.4 long tons; 8.3 short tons).

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Deinosuchus rugosus
Deinosuchus is an extinct genus related to the alligator that lived 73 to 80 Ma (million years ago), during the late Cretaceous period. The name translates as "terrible crocodile" and is derived from the Greek deinos (δεινός), "terrible", and soukhos (σοῦχος), "crocodile". The first remains were discovered in North Carolina (United States) in the 1850s; the genus was named and described in 1909. Additional fragments were discovered in the 1940s and were later incorporated into an influential, though inaccurate, skull reconstruction at the American Museum of Natural History. Knowledge of Deinosuchus remains incomplete, but better cranial material found in recent years has expanded scientific understanding of this massive predator. Although Deinosuchus was far larger than any modern crocodile or alligator—measuring up to 12 m (39 ft) and weighing up to 8.5 metric tons (9.4 short tons)—in overall appearance it was fairly similar to its smaller relatives. It had large, robust teeth that were built for crushing, and its back was covered with thick hemispherical osteoderms. One study indicates that Deinosuchus may have lived for up to 50 years, growing at a rate similar to that of modern crocodilians, but maintaining this growth over a much longer period of time. Deinosuchus was probably capable of killing and eating large dinosaurs. It may have also fed upon sea turtles, fish, and other aquatic and terrestrial prey.

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Orca vs Deinosuchus
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I vote for Deinosuchus. It has a stronger bite, and is armored. Once the giant gator gets ahold of the Orca with it's jaws. It's pretty much dead. So Deinosuchus wins in my opinion.
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In deep water the croc is out classed by far in speed, maneuverability, and stamina against an animal smart enough to exploit that. Sure the croc has a stronger bite but unless this fight is in shallow water I don't see it being able to land a bite and an orca would be smart enough to avoid it's jaws.
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dillidar6
May 9 2012, 10:30 AM
In deep water the croc is out classed by far in speed, maneuverability, and stamina against an animal smart enough to exploit that. Sure the croc has a stronger bite but unless this fight is in shallow water I don't see it being able to land a bite and an orca would be smart enough to avoid it's jaws.
Keep in mind though. Intelligence doesn't play a role in fights. There's animals that are smarter than their predators. Yet they still fall prey to them.
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My question is, with teeth very ill-suited for biting hard targets; let alone one of the most heavily armored carnivores of all time; could the Orca's teeth even substantial punch through the Deino's armor?
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Rai'Drik
May 9 2012, 12:00 PM
My question is, with teeth very ill-suited for biting hard targets; let alone one of the most heavily armored carnivores of all time; could the Orca's teeth even substantial punch through the Deino's armor?
It's possible, but I doubt it would do much damage due to how strong Crocodilian's armor is.
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I would imagine the orca having trouble to effectively inflict severe damages to this giant, except for ramming. Still, could it be rammed effectively and would it really injure Deinosuchus.
The giant crocodilian would also have trouble to catch a far swifter enemy.

A difficult match. Both are similar in size (weight), are not suited against an enemy like the other. Both may have also an overall similar power.

Hard to decide.
But as Deinosuchus has been claimed to be potentially more powerful predator than T-Rex, I would favor it.
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DinosaurMichael
May 5 2012, 11:08 PM
I vote for Deinosuchus. It has a stronger bite, and is armored. Once the giant gator gets ahold of the Orca with it's jaws. It's pretty much dead. So Deinosuchus wins in my opinion.
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Grey
May 9 2012, 01:01 PM
I would imagine the orca having trouble to effectively inflict severe damages to this giant, except for ramming. Still, could it be rammed effectively and would it really injure Deinosuchus.
The giant crocodilian would also have trouble to catch a far swifter enemy.

A difficult match. Both are similar in size (weight), are not suited against an enemy like the other. Both may have also an overall similar power.

Hard to decide.
But as Deinosuchus has been claimed to be potentially more powerful predator than T-Rex, I would favor it.
I think being claimed to be more powerful than T rex isn´t a good reason to favour an animal, but on the rest I agree. indeed a very difficult match.
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I don't know much about this dino, but looking at the info and picture, I'm deffo favouring it.
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k9boy
Jul 8 2012, 08:53 PM
I don't know much about this dino, but looking at the info and picture, I'm deffo favouring it.
what dino?
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k9boy
Jul 8 2012, 08:53 PM
I don't know much about this dino, but looking at the info and picture, I'm deffo favouring it.
Deinosuchus isn't a dinosaur...
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k9boy
Jul 8 2012, 08:53 PM
I don't know much about this dino, but looking at the info and picture, I'm deffo favouring it.
Do you mean Deinosuchus?
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Likely the crocodile.
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Elephantus
Jul 9 2012, 07:31 AM
Likely the crocodile.
Deinosuchus was an Alligator. Not a Crocodile.
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