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Killer Whale, Orcinus Orca (Sea
Wolf)
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| Identification: Length up to 30 Ft.
Large dorsal fin, jet black body, with white extending up the side
posteriorly. It also has a white spot behind each eye and white under parts. Nose is blunt. The broad flippers are about about 1/6 of
total length. There are 10 - 15 teeth on each side of the upper and
lower jaws. Habits: Travels in packs 5 - 40. Feeds on other
whales, seals, sea lions, and fish. Swims at speeds up to 23 mph.
Gestation period is about one year. Range: Atlantic and
Pacific Coasts. |
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