Did you know that orcas behave like a pack of wolves? Orcas are super fascinating animals, so let’s learn some orca facts today!
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Awesome Orca Facts FOR KIDS
- Orcas, also called killer whales, are toothed whales that belong to the dolphin family.
- Orcas are often referred to as the “wolves of the sea” due to their cooperative hunting behavior and strategic tactics when hunting for prey.
- Orcas are apex predators, which means they are on top of the food chain for their environment.
- Orcas are extremely fast swimmers and have been recorded at speeds of up to 33 mph.
- Orcas are known to hunt and consume a variety of prey, including sea turtles, sea lions, small seals, and even larger animals like blue whales.
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- Their dorsal fin helps them slip through the world’s oceans more efficiently.
- Orcas have been observed using different techniques to catch prey, such as creating waves to knock marine turtles off ice floes.
- There are two main types of orca pods: resident pods and transient pods. Resident pods stay within specific regions, while transient pods travel greater distances.
- Female orcas live to 80 years of age or more.
- The dorsal fin of a male orca is up to almost 7 feet tall.
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Orca facts coloring pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
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- The printable orca facts coloring sheets template pdf — see button below to download & print.
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This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Orca facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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What was your favorite orca fact?! Mine was #2.
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