The Life Cycle of the Orca

How large can an adult Orca grow?

• 4 to 5m

• 7 to 9.7m

• 16 to 20m

• 30 to 40m

What species is the Orca?

• Whale

• Fish

• Dolphin

• Shark

True or False:

Orcas mate with partners from the same pod.

• True

• False

How old does an Orca need to be to breed (have babies)?

• 4 years

• 7 years

• 12 years

• 20 years

True or False:

Baby Orca are larger than an adult human when born.

• True

• False

True or False:

A baby Orca that misbehaves can get told off by other members of the pod.

• True

• False

Orcas use a technique called 'spyhopping' where they stck their heads out of the water.

Why do they do this?

• Playing

• Dancing

• Fighting

• Looking around

What was the age of the oldest know female Orca?

• 50 years

• 77 years

• 98 years

• 115 years

True or False:

Some Orca work as a team to create waves that knock seals off the ice.

• True

• False

What is the biggest threat to the Orcas?

• Sharks

• Whales

• Other Orca

• Humans