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Match the following characteristics of orcas with their descriptions:
Match the following characteristics of orcas with their descriptions:
Orcas = A type of dolphin, not a whale Group behavior = Hunt and play in social pods Diet = Includes fish, squid, seals, and turtles Conservation status = Listed as at risk of extinction
Match the following facts about orcas with their corresponding details:
Match the following facts about orcas with their corresponding details:
Habitat = Live in all of the world's oceans Reproduction = One calf every two to three years Threats = Pollution and entanglement in fishing nets Aggressiveness = Known for being aggressive hunters
Match the following terms related to orcas with their meanings:
Match the following terms related to orcas with their meanings:
Calf = Baby orca Red list = Catalog for species at risk of extinction Pollution = Contamination of the marine environment Social pods = Groups of orcas that hunt and play together
Match the following behaviors of orcas with their purposes:
Match the following behaviors of orcas with their purposes:
Match the following risks to the orca population with their sources:
Match the following risks to the orca population with their sources:
What are the animals in the photo?
What are the animals in the photo?
Why are orcas on the 'red list'?
Why are orcas on the 'red list'?
Orcas are a type of whale.
Orcas are a type of whale.
Where do Orcas live?
Where do Orcas live?
What do Orcas typically eat?
What do Orcas typically eat?
What do you call a baby orca?
What do you call a baby orca?
Orcas are not aggressive.
Orcas are not aggressive.
Why might orcas hunt for seals near the shore?
Why might orcas hunt for seals near the shore?
Flashcards
Orca Habitat
Orca Habitat
Orcas live in all of the world's oceans.
Orca Diet
Orca Diet
Orcas eat fish, squid, seals, and turtles.
Orca Socialization
Orca Socialization
Orcas hunt and play in groups.
Orca Reproduction
Orca Reproduction
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Orca Red List Status
Orca Red List Status
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What are orcas known for?
What are orcas known for?
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Where do orcas live?
Where do orcas live?
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How often do orcas reproduce?
How often do orcas reproduce?
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What is a calf?
What is a calf?
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Why are orcas on the Red List?
Why are orcas on the Red List?
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Polar Bear Habitat
Polar Bear Habitat
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What do polar bears mainly eat?
What do polar bears mainly eat?
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Polar bear adaptations for cold
Polar bear adaptations for cold
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How are polar bears threatened?
How are polar bears threatened?
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What is a vital part of the polar bear's life?
What is a vital part of the polar bear's life?
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Study Notes
Red List Animals: The Orca
- Orcas, also known as 'killer whales', are in the photo.
- An orca is a type of dolphin, not a whale.
- They are often seen swimming in groups near the shore, potentially hunting seals.
- Orcas live in all the world's oceans.
- Orcas are social animals that hunt and play in groups.
- They are aggressive hunters.
- Orcas primarily eat fish, squid, seals, and turtles.
- Female orcas typically have one calf every two to three years.
- Orcas are on the 'red list' due to the danger of extinction.
- Pollution in the sea and entanglement in fishing nets are contributing factors to their endangerment.
- Protecting orcas is important.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of orcas, also known as killer whales. Discover their social behavior, hunting practices, and the threats they face in the wild. Learn why these incredible creatures are listed as endangered and the importance of their conservation.
