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Do orcas give birth

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Anonymous

8y ago
Updated: 11/20/2021

Killer whales give birth about every 3-10 years. They usually only have one calve, but their has been one recording of twins. Killer whales start breeding in between 14-15 years of age. Gestation is 16-17 months. Babies nurse for about one year.

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