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Scientific NameScientific Name

The scientific name The scientific name for the killer whale isfor the killer whale isOrcinus OrcaOrcinus Orca. .

Derived from the LatinDerived from the Latin

word word orcasorcas--meaningmeaning

““cask” or “barrel”cask” or “barrel”

referring to the animalsreferring to the animals

broad rounded shape.broad rounded shape.

A killer whale is the largest A killer whale is the largest member of what family?member of what family?

The killer whale is actually the largest member of the dolphin dolphin familyfamily.

FOODFOODWhat do Killer whales like to feast on?What do Killer whales like to feast on?Fish

birds

Squid

Sea lions

Seals

Penguins

Where Are They?

From the North Pole to the South PoleFrom the North Pole to the South Pole

from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic,from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic,

killer whales are found in all oceans ofkiller whales are found in all oceans of

the world.the world.

SizeSize

MaleMale Average Average 23ft23ft

7 to 107 to 10

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FemaleFemaleAverage Average

21ft21ft4 to 64 to 6

tonstons

OffspringOffspring Gestation period- 13 to 16 monthsGestation period- 13 to 16 months Calf’s weight- approximately 400 lbsCalf’s weight- approximately 400 lbs Calf’s length- approximately 7 ftCalf’s length- approximately 7 ft

ShamuShamu is on of the world’s most popularShamu is on of the world’s most popularkiller whales. Shamu is a resident ofkiller whales. Shamu is a resident ofFlorida’s famous Sea World. Click below toFlorida’s famous Sea World. Click below tovisit Shamu live and in person.visit Shamu live and in person.

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