killer Orca Whales

Orcas are apex predators, at the top of the food chain. No other animals (except for humans) hunt orcas. Killer whales feed on sea birds, squid, octopuses, sea turtles, sharks, rays and fish.

 They also eat most marine mammals, such as seals and dugongs.

The killer whale or orca is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member.

 Killer whales have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Male: 3,600 – 5,400 kg (Adult), Female: 1,400 – 2,700 kg (Adult)
Lifespan: Female: 29 years (In captivity), Male: 17 years (In captivity)
Length: Male: 6 – 8 m, Female: 5 – 7 m.


Killer whales along the coast of British Columbia and Washington are some of the best-studied whales in the world.

They have a big fin so it is more likely to swim into a ice Burg Fish-eating Orcas may offer dolphins protection from their dolphin-eating cousins. ... But it just so happens that southern resident killer whales are strict pescatarians that avoid all red meat, although they eat fish. Did you know they are more of a dolphin than a whale.


to see a video about killer whales hunting seals click here or to see them hunt a seal on ice click here