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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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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.
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.
What is the biting pressure of a killer whale?
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Small great whites can bite down with a force of 669 p.s.i and 303 kg(psi stands For Per square inch)generally large great whites bite with a force of 4,000 lbs(1.8 Tons). Scans suggest that large females(females of great white shark is generally Larger Than males) in lengths of over 6.1 meters (20 ft) can exert a biteforce over 1.8 tons of Force.
A great white shark can bite almost 20% stronger than a human can.
What do orca whales rely on?
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Fishes, squids, seals, sea lions, walruses, birds, sea turtles, otters, penguins, cetaceans, polar bears, reptiles.
Can man of war jellyfish or box jellyfish kill a killer whale?
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No; portuguese man o'war, or bluebottle jellyfish in not a jellyfish but a colony of many polyps.
Each polyp is a single animal in the polypoid stadium (not medusoid), specialized in particular functions, and all together are joint to make a unique "body": the colony. The floating part is a polyp full of gas, called siphonophore; the "eating" part are polyps called gastrozoids; the stingy tentacles are the dactylozoids; while the reproductive sistem is provided by gonozoids.
Does the killer whale live in Myrtle beach?
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Possibly, but not common there..The world record tiger shark was caught off the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach in 1964, over 1780 pounds..They are maneaters as well.
How long have orca whales been around?
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The orca`s lifespan is similar to a human`s(As old as 90 years...)
In which ocean or oceans do orcas live?
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The orca (or killer whale, or blackfish) can be found in all oceans. They thrive in the cold Arctic and Antarctic regions as well as all tropical areas.
What do humpback and killer whales have in common?
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- They both have blow holes and also they breach. they don't get along with each other
Do killer whales live in the Caribbean sea?
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This could not be, because they are too big and wouldn't fit in with reef either, it mostly depends on how far out the reef is.
What do resident killer whales eat?
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Fish, seals, sometimes smaller dolphin species.
How do you kill a cow killer?
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I really hope you are asking about a "cow-killer ant" and just just a "cow killer." If you're asking about the former, then try the following: Step on it. Spray it with Raid or some form of wasp killer.
If you're asking about the latter, that's something which is condoned on this website, since it is an illegal act of violence to kill another human, even if they make a living killing cows at a slaughter house.
What is the sweetest killer whale in the SeaWorld parks?
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Sumar. He is in Seaworld San Diego.
Do killer whales eat eels?
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Yes, they do eat them. The whales are on a very find-what-i-can-eat-and-eat-it diet.
Yes!
Is a dolphin and a killer whale the same?
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Well, kind of. A killer whale is a kind of dolphin. And the killer whale (also known as an orca) may eat a dolphin sometimes. It may also eat a small whale. They got their nickname from their big diet.
