1. Killer Whale
by: Rashaan Malik

2. The Name Classification Two names Male Female Calves Mammalian Cetacea
Odontoceti
Delphinidae
Orcinus Orca
Two names
Killer whale
Orca
Male
Female
Calves

3. Body Males Females Calves 19-22 feet long 10,000 pounds

4. Swimming 28 miles per hour when cruising
Agile and maneuverable in the water
Remains toward the surface
Limbs are ideal for swimming
prey is much easier to catch

5. Habitat and Distribution
Inhabit all oceans of the world
Most widely distributed mammal besides _____________
Abundant in many waters

6. Predator No Predators Eats 10% of its body weight EACH DAY
One of the most varied diets of any mammal

7. Migration
Migrate because of two reasons
Dietary Needs
Global Warming

8. Adaptations
Respiration
Body temperatures
Body

9. Baby Time! Sexually mature at 10 years, depending on the gender
Polygamous Mammals
Mating is determined by females
Estrous (“heat”)

10. Life Cycle Gestation No specific birth seasons Born in Water 1st Year
17 months
No specific birth seasons
Born in Water
1 at a time
Tail first (head first have been observed)
1st Year
Mother nurses 24/7
Growth Rate
4 inches per month
Size will change
According to environment
Rest of Life
Adult
Pods
35-year life span

11. Survival Status Life-Threatening Causes Endangered Species Since 1990
Hunting
Pollution
Disease
Parasites
Stranding
Endangered Species
Since 1990
20% has declined
Protected Species

12. Shamu Rocks! Most watched mammal in the US
Name translates to “assassin whale” in Latin
Top predator in the ocean
Polar bear, reptiles, and even moose have been found in the contents of a stomach of a killer whale