All About Orcas
Lifespan: Orcas can live up to 50–90 years in the wild, depending on the population.
Social Life: Orcas are highly social and live in pods with complex family structures.
Where They Live: Orcas are found in oceans worldwide, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.
Diet: Resident orcas mainly eat salmon, while transient orcas hunt seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals.
Communication: Orcas use unique vocalizations to communicate within their pod. Each pod has its own dialect.
Fun Facts:
- Orcas are apex predators, meaning, they are at the top of the food chain.
- They are extremely intelligent and can learn behaviors from each other.
- Orcas have no natural predators except humans and large sharks in rare cases.