The Killer Whale

The killer whale (Orca) is the largest of ocean dolphins and is considered one of the most widely known types of whale. The killer whale is very recognizable, by its amazing color contrast of black and white and its tall dorsal fin. They are toothed whales with one blowhole and often the top predator in their respective ecosystem. The killer whale is perceived as a competitor for fish resources. There have been attempts by in Icelandic and Norwegian waters to remove this species for the purpose of fish resources. Fortunately the research interest of the killer whale is considerable. This interest has led to protection instead of destruction as a perceived competitor for fish resources. Public education is appropriate for the conservation of this type of species.
The killer whale can reach lengths of up to 31ft by males (although usually much smaller), and up to 27 feet by females. The body is very broad. The color is black with a large white area extending......

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