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What do killer whales eat?
What do killer whales eat?
- Fish (correct)
- Seals
- Sharks
- Insects
How long can killer whales live in the wild?
How long can killer whales live in the wild?
- 10 years
- 20 years
- 40 years
- 80 years (correct)
What is unique about killer whales?
What is unique about killer whales?
- They have evolved based on culture (correct)
- They can swim very fast
- They can control the flow of blood to their organs
- They have no natural predators
What is the average speed of a killer whale?
What is the average speed of a killer whale?
What season are killer whales usually in?
What season are killer whales usually in?
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Study Notes
- Killer whales are a type of dolphin and are the largest member of the dolphin family.
- Killer whales prey on a diet of fish, seals, and even large marine mammals such as whales.
- Killer whales are the only known non-human animal to have evolved based on culture.
- Killer whales are found in all oceans of the world.
- Most males never leave their mothers and they die eight times more often when their mothers die.
- Killer whales go through menopause two years ago to focus their attention on the survival of their families rather than on birthing more offspring.
- Killer whales are apex predators and have no natural predators.
- There are several types of orcas, and each has its own unique vocalizations.
- Killer whales have a heavy brain and are well-equipped for memory and sensing.
- Killer whales are the largest and most powerful animals in the ocean.
- They can live up to 80 years in the wild, and up to 50 years in captivity.
- They eat a variety of animals, including sharks.
- They can control the flow of blood to their organs, which helps them to stay underwater for long periods of time.
- They spend most of their time looking for food, and have been known to travel hundreds of miles to find it.
- Killer whales are among the fastest swimming marine mammals.
- They can swim as fast as 48 kph (30 mph), but they usually cruise at much slower speeds, about 3-10 kph (2-6 mph).
- They are very fast swimmers.
- They are in "season" during the summer months.
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