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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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Can man of war jellyfish or box jellyfish kill a killer whale?

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?

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?

The orca`s lifespan is similar to a human`s(As old as 90 years...)

In which ocean or oceans do orcas live?

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?

  1. 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?

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?

Fish, seals, sometimes smaller dolphin species.

How do you kill a cow killer?

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.

Do killer whales eat eels?

Killer whales, also known as orcas, primarily feed on fish, seals, sea lions, and sometimes even larger marine mammals like whales. While they are opportunistic feeders and have been known to consume a wide variety of prey, there is limited evidence to suggest that killer whales regularly prey on eels as a significant part of their diet. Eels typically inhabit shallow coastal waters and are not a common prey item for killer whales in the wild.

Is a dolphin and a killer whale the same?

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.

Are killer whales in the taiga?

No. Killer whales swim in waters that are at the same latitude as the taiga, but the taiga is strictly a land biome.

Did shamu the killer whale ever kill a person?

of coarse one did and a great white shark did too. this might be true, but whale sharks are supposed to be very friendly and not eat/ kill people

Why is it important to save killer whales?

Killer whales can be useful in many ways to protect the ecosystem. They can naturally manage fish population naturally instead of relying on trawlers catching them which not only disturbs other wild life as bycatch but causes pollution. Another way is that similar to actual whales, their poo can help by enabling plants to photosynthesis the carbon and produce oxygen which can increase the oxygen levels in water if their was a sustainable population of orcas.

Why orcas are sometimes called wolves of the sea?

Or-ca is the correct name. Killer whale is just a name fisher men came up with called whale killer

How high can a killer whale jump?

You answered, "Technically, only animals with legs can jump." This is inaccurate. According to ONE definition, it would only include animals with legs. However, another definition by Merriam-Webster, jump also means, "to move forward through the air and over (something).

Can killer whales be trained?

you need a stick some treats hoops a computer and an airplane

Where can killer whale be found?

Lo;;er Whales can be found in every ocean in the wild. They can be found in aquariums like sea world in captivity. In the wild, the prefer the cooler antarctic/ arctic conditions but they can be found in sub tropical environments.