Orca (Killer Whale) Quiz 🧠

📚 What you learned about orcas

1. What animal family does the orca actually belong to?✅ The dolphin familyOrcas are the largest member of the dolphin family — and dolphins are actually a kind of toothed whale.
2. Who usually leads an orca pod?✅ The oldest grandmotherOrca pods are usually led by the wise, oldest grandmother.
3. What is special about each orca family's calls?✅ They have their own dialectEach orca family pod has its own dialect, like a special family language.
4. What clever hunting trick do some orcas use on seals resting on ice?✅ They make waves to wash seals off the iceSome orcas make waves on purpose to wash seals off ice floes.
5. How fast can an orca swim in a burst?✅ Over 30 miles per hourOrcas are among the fastest sea mammals, with bursts over 30 miles per hour.
6. What do orcas eat?✅ Fish, seals, and squidOrcas are carnivores that hunt fish, seals, and squid.
7. Where can orcas be found?✅ In every ocean, from the Arctic to the tropicsOrcas live in every ocean, from the icy Arctic to the warm tropics.
8. How heavy can an orca grow?✅ Up to about 22,000 poundsOrcas can weigh up to about 22,000 pounds, making them huge dolphins.

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