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The killer whale, also known as the orca, is one of the largest mammal predators in the world. It is able to reach a weight of over 6.5 tons, which is about the same size as a bush elephant. Because of its massive size, the whale has no natural predators.
Since killer whales hunt in packs, they are able to take down essentially any prey in the ocean. Even the mighty blue whale has fallen before the the orca, although the one that was killed was only about sixty feet long; blue whales can get to about one-hundred feet long. That said, it still shows the capabilities of a pod of orcas.
Being a pod animal, the orca is highly social and playful creature. The killer whale will often play with its food, throwing it into the air with its snout or tail. The reason behind this behavior is unknown, but some believe it is just playing around or training for additional hunts. Killer whales have also been known to let their prey go after they are done playing with it.
There have been no recorded attacks of killer whales on humans in the wild. The reasoning behind this is also unknown, although it is likely a combination of the whale's curiosity toward humans and the fact that they rarely come in contact with eachother. While there have been no recorded attacks, it is still advisable for people to not swim with killer whales as they are massive creatures that are capable of killing a human entirely by accident.
Offensively, the killer whale has a large jaw and several rows of cony teeth. It is not able to take huge chunks out of its prey, at least relative to its size, but it can still deal a ton of damage. Its incredible power also allows it to use its body as a weapon, ramming into other whales to stun or even drown them.
Defensively, the whale has thick blubber that allows it to take a great deal of punishment before retiring. It's also one of the fastest and most agile things in the ocean.
Sonar acts as both an offensive and defensive weapon, as it allows the whale to know where the shark is at all times. The odds of a great white sneaking up on a killer whale are very slim.
Since killer whales hunt in packs, they are able to take down essentially any prey in the ocean. Even the mighty blue whale has fallen before the the orca, although the one that was killed was only about sixty feet long; blue whales can get to about one-hundred feet long. That said, it still shows the capabilities of a pod of orcas.
Being a pod animal, the orca is highly social and playful creature. The killer whale will often play with its food, throwing it into the air with its snout or tail. The reason behind this behavior is unknown, but some believe it is just playing around or training for additional hunts. Killer whales have also been known to let their prey go after they are done playing with it.
There have been no recorded attacks of killer whales on humans in the wild. The reasoning behind this is also unknown, although it is likely a combination of the whale's curiosity toward humans and the fact that they rarely come in contact with eachother. While there have been no recorded attacks, it is still advisable for people to not swim with killer whales as they are massive creatures that are capable of killing a human entirely by accident.
Offensively, the killer whale has a large jaw and several rows of cony teeth. It is not able to take huge chunks out of its prey, at least relative to its size, but it can still deal a ton of damage. Its incredible power also allows it to use its body as a weapon, ramming into other whales to stun or even drown them.
Defensively, the whale has thick blubber that allows it to take a great deal of punishment before retiring. It's also one of the fastest and most agile things in the ocean.
Sonar acts as both an offensive and defensive weapon, as it allows the whale to know where the shark is at all times. The odds of a great white sneaking up on a killer whale are very slim.
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