Today I want to tell you about three types of whales. OrcasOrcas are often called killer whales. Though they don't attack humans, this name is still well-chosen due to the animal's ability to take down large marine animals, such as sea lions and whales.In fact, orcas will prey on almost any animal they find in the sea, in the air over the water or along the coastline. To hunt, killer whales use their massive teeth, which can grow up to 4 inches and (10 centimeters) long.Orcas are known for their long dorsal fin (the fin on the animal's back) and black-and-white coloring. Just behind the dorsal fin is a patch of gray called a "saddle" — because it looks like a riding saddle.An orca's body is cylindrical and tapers at both ends to form an aerodynamic shape. According to National Geographic, orcas are considered the largest species of the dolphin family. They weigh up to 6 tons and grow to 23 to 32 feet. That is almost as long as a school bus. The largest orca ever recorded was 32 feet (9.8 m) long, according to Sea World Killer whales are the most widely distributed mammals other than humans, according to Sea World. They live in the oceans and seas surrounding most coastal countries. They adapt very well to any climate.For example, they can live in the warm waters near the equator or the icy waters of the North and South Pole regions.For example, they can live in the warm waters near the equator or the icy waters of the North and South Pole regions. Orcas are more likely to be found at higher latitudes and near the shore. Blue WhalesThe blue whale is a large marine mammal that is part of the baleen whale suborder and is the largest animal alive growing to lengths of up to 100 ft.long and weighing as much as 150 tons or more.In addition to the blue whales massive size it is also one of the loudest animals in existence. In fact a blue whales calls can be heard several miles away and far below the oceans surface. Despite being the largest animal on earth the blue whales primary diet consists of krill, a small aquatic life form that resembles tiny shrimp. In addition to the blue whales massive size it is also one of the loudest animals in existence. In fact a blue whales calls can be heard several miles away and far below the oceans surface. Due to their large size these marine mammals are rarely ever attacked. Other than humans that hunted blue whales during the whaling era the only known predator to the blue whale is a pack of hungry killer whale however these attacks appear to be rare and rarely successful. Gray WhaleThe Gray Whale is one that people seem to be able to identify when they are looking into the ocean. They have some characteristics that make them quite familiar in various ways. They can grow to be more than 50 feet long and to weigh more than 36 tons. You will notice whiskers by their mouths. They are in place to help them to sense what is going on around them.
You will generally notice that the Gray Whale lives in small groups but sometimes they can form large pods. They don’t stay with the same group all their life though. Instead they form very loose bonds and move on to other groups later on.They are often seen diving out of the waters at amazing speeds. Researchers believe this process helps to remove parasites from their bodies. They also engage in a type of behavior where they only lift their heads out of the water. They arch their head back as if they are soaking up the sun or they are curious about something.
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