Killer Whales

• Common Name: Killer Whale
• Scientific Name: Orcinus orca
• Habitat: All oceans and most seas.  Prefer higher latitudes and coastal areas.
• Reproduction: 
• Conservation Status: Data Deficient
• Interesting Facts:
• Killer whales hunt cooperatively, like a wolf pack.
• The average life span of a killer whale in the wild is 50-80 years old.
• Killer whales can weigh up to six tons
• Major Issue: The killer whale is at risk of poisoning from accumulation of toxins.
• Why?:  I chose this animal because I really like the way that killer whales look, and although I think that they are an interesting organism, I don't know all that much about them.
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