The Orca

INTRODUCTION

The Orca is large but friendly, Orca (Killer Whale) are one of the largest dolphins and one of the most powerful predators. Orcaś are highly intelligent, social species that lives in pods and can cooperatively hunt for prey.
Habitat

They live almost anywhere...Some of the places they like to live according to Seaworld in QLD Australia, Orcaś like to live in oceans and sea surrounding coastal countries. They adapt in any climate, Oraca can live in warm waters near the equator or the icy water of the north and south pole regions. They prefer deeper water but can be found in shallow bays and estuaries, and in inland seas.

What does the Killer Whale look like ?

Orca are a very beautiful mammal they are known for their long dorsal fin, black and white colouring. Behind their dorsal fin is a grey patch called a ¨saddle¨ - because it looks like a riding saddle

Diet

Orcas are apex predators, they are at the top of the food chain no other animals hunt orcas except humans. Orcas feed on seabirds,squid,octopus,sea turtles,sharks,stingrays,and fish.
More facts
Orcas are often called killer whales, though they not known to attack humans.
New Zealand is home to an estimated 150–200 individuals Orcas, which travel long distances throughout the country’s coastal waters.
Interest Fact : DID YOU KNOW ? Pods of orca are known to venture into Wellington Harbour throughout spring and summer looking for a unique food source (orcas in other parts of the world aren't known to do this), but it is rare for them to stick around.

Offspring

A female killer will give birth every 3-10 weeks to one offspring at a time, a baby Orca is called a calf. They are able 8.5 feet long.

The size and weight of an adult Orca? They weight up to 6 tonnes and grow up to 23-32 feet in length , that is almost as long as a school bus.

The largest Orca ever record was 32 Feet long according to Seaworld in QLD (Australia)

Conclusion

Orcas (KILLER WHALE) are amazing animals, they have interesting ways of life.
But sadly these animals are endangered. They are at risk extinction, thank goodness many governments worldwide have come to the rescue. They have banned whaling, which is the main reason of population decline. Some nation have even banned killing Orcas.
Another killer of our orcas and marine life is our household trash which ends up in their environment, and is polluting their food chain. We need to recycle and reduce our amount of waste that is killing our amazing marine life, and our beautiful clean oceans and waterways.