THE KILLER WHALE
The Killer Whale is also called "The Orca."
This is a toothed whale which belongs to the oceanic dolphin family.
They can live up to 29 years in captivity.
The male can weigh 3,600 - 5,400kg, the female 1,400 - 2,700kg. The male can be 6-8m in length, the female 5-7m.
The Killer Whale gets its name by hunting and preying on larger whale species.
This whale is at the top of the food chain and have a diverse diet, from fish to seals to whales, using teeth that are 4 inches long.
Their size can be compared to a bus.
These whales are immediately recognized by their black and white colouring.
They are smart and sociable and use echolocation to communicate.
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