* Hunting and Diet
* Killer whales, also known as orcas, are apex predators and hunt a wide variety of prey, including fish, seals, sea lions, walruses, dolphins, porpoises, and even other whales.
* They use a variety of hunting techniques, depending on their prey. For example, they may use their tails to stun prey, or they may work together in groups to herd and capture their prey.
* Social Behavior
* Killer whales are highly social animals and live in pods, which are typically made up of related individuals. Pods can range in size from a few individuals to over 100 individuals.
* Within a pod, killer whales have a well-defined social structure. The pod is led by a dominant female, and other members of the pod are ranked in order of dominance.
* Killer whales communicate with each other using a variety of vocalizations, including clicks, whistles, and pulsed calls. They also use body language and gestures to communicate.
* Reproduction
* Killer whales reach sexual maturity between the ages of 15 and 20 years. They typically mate in the summer months, and the gestation period is about 18 months.
* Female killer whales give birth to a single calf, which is cared for by its mother and other members of the pod. Calves are born with a black and white coat, and they gradually develop the black and white coloration of adult killer whales as they grow older.
* Lifespan
* Killer whales have a long lifespan, with some individuals living for up to 100 years. The average lifespan of a killer whale is about 50 years.