Did You Know?

Orcas can swim fast, up to 34 mph!

Where Orcas Live

Orcas live in all oceans of the world.

What Orcas Eat

Orcas eat fish, seals, and even whales.

What orcas Does

Orcas hunt in groups to catch food.

They use sounds to find each other.

Orcas can dive deep in the sea.

They can live for many years.

Orcas are very smart and learn fast.

They have strong bonds with their family.

More About orcas

Orcas are part of the dolphin family. They are very smart and can learn tricks. They live in groups called pods. Each pod has its own way of hunting and talking.

Orcas help keep the ocean healthy. They eat sick fish and help other animals. They are important to the sea life.

Orcas can be found in many places. Some live in cold water, and some live in warm water. They are amazing and fun to learn about!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Orca (Killer Whale)"] --> B["Toothed Whale"] B --> C["Largest Member of Dolphin Family"] A --> D["Distinct Pigmentation"] D --> E["Black on Top"] D --> F["White on Bottom"] A --> G["Cosmopolitan Species"] G --> H["Inhabits Various Marine Environments"]

What Do These Words Mean?

orca:a type of large whale also known as a killer whale
extant:still existing or living
pigmentation:the color of an animal's skin or body
cosmopolitan:found in many different places around the world
subspecies:a smaller group within a species that has different traits