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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Carnivore
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Lifespan
50–80 years
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Weight
3000–6000 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
The largest member of the dolphin family, found in every ocean, known as apex predators with complex social structures.
Habitat
🌿 open ocean🌿 coastal area🌿 antarctic waters
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Cetacea
Family
Delphinidae
Genus
Orcinus
Fun Facts
1
Orcas are the most widely distributed mammals after humans, found in every ocean.
2
Different orca populations have distinct cultures, languages, and hunting techniques.
3
They are the only non-human species known to hunt great white sharks specifically for their livers.
4
Orcas have the second-largest brain of any marine mammal.
5
They can coordinate complex group hunting strategies, including creating waves to wash seals off ice.