Despite their ominous sounding nickname, I really hope I get to see Orca (Killer) whales in the wild. They have a really large range so there's a chance I'll get to see them in almost of my Legs!
Orca fast facts
A.k.a: Killer whales
Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore (including marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales. They are also known to grab seals right off the ice, and eat fish, squid, and seabirds
Average life span in the wild: 50 to 80 years
Size: 23 to 32 ft (7 to 9.7 m)
Weight: Up to 6 tons (5,443 kg)
Group name: Pod
Size relative to a bus:
Did you know? Killer whales hunt in deadly pods, family groups of up to 40 individuals
Did you know? They use echolocation to communicate and hunt, making sounds that travel underwater until they encounter objects, then bounce back, revealing their location, size, and shape
Did you know? Killer whales are protective of their young, and other adolescent females often assist the mother in caring for them
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