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Killer Whales

Killer Whales. By: Emma Maelde Science 10 Mr.Lys. Description. Its main identification is a black and white pattern, blunt head, and a tall dorsal fin. . Habitat. It can be found in all oceans, but prefers the Pacific Ocean. Why are they important?.

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Killer Whales

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  1. Killer Whales By: Emma Maelde Science 10 Mr.Lys

  2. Description • Its main identification is a black and white pattern, blunt head, and a tall dorsal fin.

  3. Habitat • It can be found in all oceans, • but prefers the Pacific Ocean

  4. Why are they important? • Eat animals to keep them from becoming over populated • Brings money from whale watching

  5. COSEWIC Status The killer whales COSEWIC status is endangered.

  6. Why is it in trouble? • Hunting and pollution are the main reasons for the species being endangered.

  7. Protection • They are protected by Marine Mammal Regulations under the federal Fisheries Act

  8. Work Cited Websites http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/oceans/science/marine-planning-and-conservation/killer-whales/ http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/species/speciesDetails_e.cfm?sid=699 http://www.alaska-in-pictures.com/data/media/3/dorsal-fin_2666.jpg http://www.whale-images.com/images_/mig/humpback_whale_sunset.jpg http://www.hww.ca/~Content/390/Images/killer_whales_Map.jpg http://www.petandwildlife.com/KillerWhaleRangeMap.gif http://media.museumofhoaxes.com/2008killerwhale.jpg http://www.realadventures.com/listingimages/1187/1187607/m_1187607b.jpg http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/bigphotos/images/080804-antarctic-killer-whales-missions_big.jpg http://www.marinebio.net/marinescience/05nekton/KWimg/5121poll.jpg http://cdn.indianlink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/whale.jpg Pictures

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