Females: average length 16-19 ft. Usually weigh 22,000 lb.
Males: average length 19-22 ft. Usually weigh 8,000-12,000 lb.
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Seals Sea lions Penguins Squids Sea turtles Sharks Fish Even
different types of whales
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Killer Whales hunt in pods which consist of 40 whales. All pods
use cooperative hunting techniques that some compare to as wolf
packs. Each pod has distinctive sounds so its members can recognize
far away.
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Map of where Orcas reside. Orca, Killer Whale: Photos, Video,
Facts, E-card, Map -- National Geographic Kids They reside in all
oceans, but they are most common in Arctic Ocean and Antarctic
Ocean.
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Hearing occurs through the lower jaw and through soft tissue
around the ear.
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Orcas are in gestation for 17 months. It is estimated that
calve are born at 8.5 feet in length and are 300-400 pounds. Orcas
are maternal mammals and the calves stay with their mothers. Killer
Whale with Calf Killer Whale with Calf
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They hold their breath underwater and exhales through their
blowhole when they reach the surface of the water. Orcas breathes a
blowhole on its head.
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Killer Whales can swim around 30 mph which makes them the
second fastest marine mammal. When they dive they go to depths of
about 100-200 feet.
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Which ocean(s) do Orca Whales live in? A. A. Atlantic Ocean B.
B. Pacific Ocean C. C. Pacific Ocean and Antarctic Ocean. D. D. All
Oceans.
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What is the fastest killer whales can swim? A. A. 25 mph B. B.
15 mph C. C. 65 mph D. D. 30 mph
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How do Orca Whales communicate? A. A. Talking B. B. Sign
language C. C. By creating distinct sound that the pod
recognizes.
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What do Killer Whales eat? A. A. Sea Lions B. B. Lettuce C. C.
Seagulls D. D. Chickens
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How big are calves when they are born? A. A. 3,000-4,000 pounds
B. B. 300-400 pounds C. C. 100-200 pounds D. D. 10,000- 15,000
pounds