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Bookmark or Share- killer whale - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework HelpKids. Students. Scholars. A killer whale, or orca, bursts out of the Pacific Ocean. © sethakan/iStock.com. 1:50. Introduction. Killer whales, also called orcas, are mighty hunters of the ocean. They earned the name “killer” because they eat other whales. Killer whales are the largest members of the dolphin family.
- Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia ...U.S. News. Apparent new orca calf spotted in endangered pod near British Columbia. Published 4:28 PM PDT, June 27, 2023. SEATTLE (AP) — A baby orca has apparently been born to an endangered killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest, scientists reported.
- Killer whale facts for kids | National Geographic KidsDiet: Carnivore. Habitat: Ocean. Range: Eight tonnes of pure power whacks an ice floe floating in cold Arctic waters. The seal lying on top of the ice doesn’t stand a chance. Knocked into the sea, the seal becomes a meal for one of the ocean’s top predators – the huge killer whale! Love animals? You’d love our magazine!
- Baby killer whales face many challenges in their first yearUnfortunately, newborn killer whales have a high mortality rate within their first six months. Scientists estimate it to be up to 50% (see ref below). This post will explain the challenges these young whales face in their early life stages.
- Orcas (Killer whales) - National GeographicMothers give birth every three to ten years, after a 17-month pregnancy. They give birth to one baby at a time, which may nurse for up to two years.
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