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Killer Whale is a mammal that inhabits ocean and coastal waters worldwide. It has a smooth skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. These mammals usually live 50-60 years. The top speed it can reach is 45km/h (30mph). Killer Whale (orcinus orca) usually is 5-8m (16-26ft). The average weight of the killer whale is 6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs).

Facts about killer whales
NameKiller Whale
PhylumChordata
Weight6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs)
Scientific NameOrcinus orca
DietCarnivore
OrderCetacea
Top Speed45km/h (30mph)
TypeMammal
Conservation StatusEndangered
Life Span50-60 years
PredatorsHuman, larger sharks
Main PreySeal, fish, squid
KingdomAnimalia
Average Litter Size1
Size5-8m (16-26ft)
LifestylePod
HabitatOcean and coastal waters worldwide
FamilyDelphinidae
GenusOrcinus
Skin TypeSmooth
ColourBlack, white
ClassMammalia
Image Details
Description Picture of orca whale. Killer whale underwater by namu-the-orca on DeviantArt
Width 976 pixels
Heigh 700 pixels
File type JPG
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