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Which of the following is true about orcas?
What is the average length of a full grown female orca?
How much do orcas weigh?
What is the height of a male orca's dorsal fin?
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Why are orcas called killer whales?
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What is the common name for orcas?
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What is the average length of a full grown male orca?
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Why are orcas called killer whales?
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What is the average weight of an orca?
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What is one hunting technique that baby orcas learn from their pod?
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Study Notes
Orcas
- Orcas are also known as killer whales
- The common name for orcas is killer whales
- A full-grown female orca is approximately 23-32 feet (7-9.7 meters) in length
- A full-grown male orca is approximately 27-33 feet (8.2-10 meters) in length
- Orcas can weigh between 6,000-12,000 pounds (2,700-5,400 kilograms)
- The dorsal fin of a male orca can be up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in height
- Orcas are called killer whales due to their hunting prowess and ability to kill other marine mammals
- Baby orcas learn hunting techniques, such as ambushing, from their pod
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Test your knowledge about orcas and their impressive size with this quiz! Discover fascinating facts about the largest living dolphins and learn how their size compares to other marine animals.
