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How long do orcas live for?

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the longest a killer whale lived in captitvity was 35 years no killer whale has lived past that age.

in the wild the bulls (males) an live up to 50s while the cows (females) go on to their 90s

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The lifespan of orcas can vary drastically because of gender. Male orcas have a life expectancy of 50-60 years. Females have a life expectancy of 90 years. Some have been known to live longer than average.


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The lifespan of orcas can vary drastically based on gender. Male orcas have a life expectancy of 50-60 years. Females have a life expectancy of 90 years. Some have been known to live longer than average.


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the males live up to 50 to 80 years although the parks like to say 20 to 30, that's a lie. the females live up to 100 or more.

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50 - 60 years

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5 years

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