Physical Description
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They have mostly a black body with white eyespot.
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Killer Whale is known as Orca Whale.
General Characteristics
Head to Body Length : 20 -300 m ( 65.62 ft – 984.25 ft )
Fin length
Dorsal fin : 1.8 ( 6.0 ft )
Pectoral flippers : 1.8 m (5.9 ft )
Fluke : 2.7 ( 9 ft )
Range : arctic ocean to as far south as Antarctic ocean
Habitat : they are found in all oceans of the world
Diet. : Seals, sea lions
Status : killer whales are endangered
Reason for status : habitat destruction and hunted for oil and meat
Gestation : 12-18 months
Longevity : 90 years ( females) 60 years ( males)