Orca Whale

 

Orca Whale

The killer whale is the largest species in the Delphinidae family — yes, it is a dolphin, not a whale; It lives in all the oceans of the earth and can measure up to 9 meters and weigh more than 5 tons. It is a predatory animal and can live up to 60 years.







Known by the name of killer whales, orcas (Orcinus orca) have been feared throughout history and have attracted much interest among humans. Their nickname comes from the Spanish whalers who watched them attack and kill large cetaceans.

Intelligent and large predators, orcas are toothed cetaceans, that is, they belong to the Odontoceti suborder, unlike other species such as the blue whale that are part of the Mysticeti or baleen whales.







Its peculiar black and white color is, without a doubt, one of its most striking aspects. Also one of the most interesting, since the design of its shapes is unique in each individual, with a white belly and two spots of the same color just behind the eyes. Likewise, another of its most representative elements is its dorsal fin, which can be 1.8 meters long.

Orcas are very intelligent animals. They live in family groups and are able to communicate to coordinate hunting tactics on their prey. In addition, they are great swimmers and can reach speeds of 50 km / h.

 

Killer whale hábitats:

Killer whales are distributed in all the world's oceans, from polar to tropical waters - although they tend to prefer cold and temperate waters - and from coastal areas to the open sea.

How the killer whales feed:

Orcas are carnivorous animals. Its diet includes everything from fish, squid and octopus, to sea birds such as penguins, to mammals such as sea lions. Killer whales are super predators and even feed on sharks, with cases of attacks on white sharks.

         



            

        



Whale video:






Reference:

https://algarabia.com/top-10/top-10-los-animales-mas-grandes-del-mundo/

https://www.aquariumcostadealmeria.com/mamiferos/orcas/


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