Orkans are a humanoid species from the planet Ork. They are born either from eggs or as test tube babies. Orkans are born between middle-aged and elderly and age backwards. Their culture and technology revolves around the shape of the egg.
Orkan physiology is 100% membranes, with no liver and 3 hearts.
Orkans do much with their index fingers, from drinking to displaying telekinetic and assorted psychic abilities.
Known members of this species include Mork, Orson and Mearth McConnell (an Orkan-Earthling hybrid).
Appearances[]
- Happy Days, s05e22, "My Favorite Orkan" (1978)
- Mork & Mindy (1978 - 1982)
- Mork & Mindy, animated series (1982 - 1983)