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Orcas (killer whales)

Although commonly known as the killer whale, the orca is the largest member of the dolphin family. They are known for their intelligence and presence in aquatic theme parks.

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How can you keep the orcas from becoming extinct?

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World organizations need to get together to help the Japanese understand that it is in their best interest to save these mammals from extinction for all the world.

Are killer whales teeth sharp?

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No. There are toothed whales and baleen whales. Baleen whales do not have teeth; the baleen is like a strainer that hangs down from the upper part of the mouth and lets the whale catch plankton, shrimp, small squid, and other small sea creatures.

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Do orcas get trapped in Arctic ice and if they do are they prey for polar bears?

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Fishes, squids, seals, sea lions, walruses, birds, sea turtles, otters, penguins, cetaceans (both mysticete and odontocete), polar bears, reptiles, and even a moose have all been found in the stomach contents of orcas.

And, as their common name implies, the remains of other orcas have also been found in the stomachs of these "killer whales." It is uncertain why these animals are cannibalistic.

The diets of orcas vary from one region to another. In the Antarctic, orcas eat about 67% fishes, 27% marine mammals and 6% squid. In the Bering Sea near Alaska, they eat about 65% fishes, 20% squids and 15% marine mammals.

What does orca skin feel like?

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A trainer at the Miami Seaquarium described it as " a hard boiled egg".

What colors are orca whales?

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White. An orca whale's stomach is white, just like that big white patch, which is commonly mistaken for it's eye.

How many teeth do orcas have?

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yes vary sharp teeth.

Are Orca whales cold blooded or warm blooded?

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Killer whales, or Orca, are warm blooded like all mammals.

What are the pods names for whales?

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The proper term for a group of whales is a "pod" of whales.

Why do killers whales are the enemy of a penguin?

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Maybe because penguins live on ice and whales are killers/ they live in water( and penguins hate water) that other animals live, thats why penguins hate walruses!

A real answerSmall cute penguins are a food source for killer whales just like otters, walruses etc.

When whales make a very loud sound what does that mean?

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This meas that the whale is trying to call or attract another whale.

How many whales live in the atlantis ocean?

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I take it you are asking how many whales live in the Atlantic Ocean, and there are about ten thousand. Not as many as there used, to be, because of whaling, but the number is rising as less and less countries kill whales.

How old can a killer whale get?

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a killer whale is about i dont now um ah 203 - 237

Are there killer whales in the UK?

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You could say you can find great white sharks on any sea (North Sea excluded) surrounding the UK rarely. You will have a happier time looking for great white sharks depending on how close to the Atlantic you are e.g. The Irish coast.

Great white sharks are almost unheard of in the United Kingdoms, it is too cold. Presuming the case is you want to swim, the most fearsome creature within the UK coast is them bloody seagulls.

How does the mother and father take care of the baby killer whale?

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the whales swim by the mama whale and get feed by her and fights for the baby

What do baby orca whales eat?

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they eat and drink their mothers milk

What do most whales eat?

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Despite their size, whales are often plankton eaters. Some, like the killer whale, eat fish and seals.

Are there any killer whales in captivity in Australia?

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Yes, orcas can be found in every ocean of the earth.

Do killer whales also eat jellyfish without being stung?

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Somtimes they can
Jellyfish eat a wide variety of plankton, including things like krill and fish.

What are the enemies of killer whales?

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Young Killer Whales are theoretically hunted by large sharks, although this is considered unlikely and has never been witnessed. As adults, it is theorized that Great White Sharks may try to "sneak-attack" stray adult specimens. This, again, is theoretical, as it has never been witnessed, and Killer Whale almost never 'stray' from their family pods. Killer Whales are also far larger then even a very large Great White's normal prey size.

Additionally, Killer Whales are hunted by Man in Japan, Argentina, and Norway, though this is sporadic.

The killer whale's enemy is man. If it isn't our pollution that kills them, it is whaling.

Another sad fact is that whales kept in theme parks, sometimes live in squalid conditions for our entertainment. All for mans selfish need to make money.

How do orcas survive the winter?

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They have lots of fat which is called blubber.

Why do killer whales dorsal fins curve down?

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A survey documented wild males orcas have fins bent.

No one is exactly sure why the dorsal fins of killer whales bend, but it may have to do with genetics, injuries, or because the fins can be taller than many humans without any hard bones or muscles for support.