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Sea Animals
Orca
Orcinus orca
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 50-90 years
- Weight
- 3,600-5,400 kg
- Conservation
- Data Deficient
The Orca (Orcinus orca) is a carnivore species found in All oceans. It typically lives 50-90 years, weighing around 3,600-5,400 kg, and is currently classified as Data Deficient on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the orca: Orcas have distinct cultural dialects passed between generations.
Sea animals cover an enormous range of ocean-dwelling creatures, from massive whales to tiny shrimp. Many have evolved extraordinary adaptations to survive the pressure, cold, and darkness of the deep ocean.