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ORCAS IN THE GULF

Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins


and one of the world's most powerful sea predators.

Distribution
The orca is found in
all the oceans of the
world. Unlike some
other species of
whales the orca
seems to travel
according to the
availability of food.

Orca
range

6ft

Orca

Spotted
Dolphin 7ft

Length and weight: Males can grow as large as


32 feet long and weigh 8 to 9 tons. Females can
reach 23 feet in length and weigh up to 4 tons.

Source: American Cetacean Society,


National Geographic Society ALBERTO CUADRA : C H R O N I C L E

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