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How do orcas sleep?
How do orcas sleep?
- In a way similar to humans
- With both halves of their brain
- With one half of their brain (correct)
- With their eyes closed
What is the primary way orcas communicate?
What is the primary way orcas communicate?
- Through vocalizations (correct)
- Through body language
- Through calls
- Through aggression
What type of predators are orcas?
What type of predators are orcas?
- Specialist predators
- Generalist predators (correct)
- Carnivores
- Herbivores
Study Notes
- Orcas are marine mammals and are closely related to dolphins.
- Orcas are generalist predators and eat a variety of prey, but some orcas specialize on specific prey.
- Orcas sleep in a way that is very different to humans. They have a breathing reflex and remain conscious even when they sleep, and only allow one half of their brain to sleep at a time.
- Orcas communicate using vocalizations, calls, and body language.
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