Killer Whales

12/18/2021 9:13:00 PM
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Do you know?

  • Killer whale or Orcas is a toothed whale and is the largest member of the Dolphin family.
  • Killer whales live in small, close-knit, groups called pods.
  • They have the second-heaviest brains among marine mammals.

Let's explore more about this marine mammal!

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Killer Whales

Have you ever heard of the killer whale? Did you know that killer whales live in oceans all over the world? They are found mostly in the Arctic and Antarctic oceans, where the water is cold. Killer whales can also be on both shores of the United States. Killer whales have been spotted in warmer waters such as the Bahamas and the Gulf of Mexico. This just goes to show how the killer whale can be.

How do killer whales differ from other whales? One way is in their coloring. A killer whale is in its coloring of black and white. This makes it easy to spot. Killer whales have a body form. They are smaller when compared to most whales. Killer whales are typically 19–22 feet long and can weigh anywhere from 8,000 to 12,000 pounds.

Killer whales get their name for a reason. They are the top predators in the ocean. Killer whales will eat almost any kind of sea animal including sea lions, fish, squid, seals, walruses, birds, sea turtles, penguins, and otters. It’s been recorded that even a moose has been found in the stomach of a killer whale. Killer whales are very and can move quickly through the water. In fact, they are the fastest swimming marine mammals. This speed and agility makes it easy for the killer whale to hunt. Often times, killer whales will hunt in groups. This improves their chances of catching .

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Killer Whales

A pod of killer whales. Image: pinterest.com

Have you ever heard of the killer whale? Did you know that killer whales live in oceans all over the world? They are found mostly in the Arctic and Antarctic oceans, where the water is cold. Killer whales can also be spotted on both shores of the United States. Killer whales have been spotted in warmer waters such as the Bahamas and the Gulf of Mexico. This just goes to show how adaptable the killer whale can be.

How do killer whales differ from other whales? One way is in their coloring. A killer whale is striking in its coloring of black and white. This makes it easy to spot. Killer whales have a sleek body form. They are smaller when compared to most whales. Killer whales are typically 19–22 feet long and can weigh anywhere from 8,000 to 12,000 pounds.

Killer whales get their name for a reason. They are the top predators in the ocean. Killer whales will eat almost any kind of sea animal including sea lions, fish, squid, seals, walruses, birds, sea turtles, penguins, and otters. It’s been recorded that even a moose has been found in the stomach of a killer whale. Killer whales are very agile and can move quickly through the water. In fact, they are the fastest swimming marine mammals. This speed and agility makes it easy for the killer whale to hunt. Often times, killer whales will hunt in groups. This improves their chances of catching prey.

Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 4

To improve their chances of catching prey, killer whales often _____.
  • attack at sunrise
  • hunt tiny animals
  • hunt in groups

What can you conclude from the passage?

  • The adaptability of killer whales is proved through their various habitats.
  • Killer whales are the smallest and shortest whales in the world.
  • The quick speed of killer whales makes it easier for them to find prey.

In the last paragraph, what does the word "recorded" mean?

  • documented
  • measured
  • opened
What is this passage mainly about?
  • some predators of the killer whale
  • different types of the killer whale
  • general facts about the killer whale

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