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Killer Whales

Killer Whales. Megan Mason. E.J.Kuale. Orca. Species Orca Family Delphindae. Genus Orcinus Order Cetaceans. Lifespan. Both the female and the male orca whale live about one hundred years until their death. The male sexually mature between the ages of ten and sixteen years of age.

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Killer Whales

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  1. Killer Whales Megan Mason E.J.Kuale

  2. Orca Species Orca Family Delphindae Genus Orcinus Order Cetaceans

  3. Lifespan • Both the female and the male orca whale live about one hundred years until their death

  4. The male sexually mature between the ages of ten and sixteen years of age. The female matures two years before the male. She has her calf within twelve months. Breeding

  5. Their only threat is humans. Endangered

  6. Wieght & Length • Male 16,940 • Female 12,100 • Length at birth • seven feet • Male 26-30 • Female 23-26

  7. Habitat • The Killer whale lives all around the world but you can find it in Kodiak,Alaska. They are very abundant in those waters. They are very abundant because of their primary source of food sealions

  8. Bibliography • Coates, Christopher W., Encyclopedia Americana, pp.412 v. 16 • Coronus.rockisland.com/~orca/ • www.san-juan.net/orca/ • www.kodiakisland.com

  9. The Prey • The Killer Whale eats • seal lions • Cod Fish • Other whales • Otters

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