Orcinus orca
Orcinus orca
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Orcas or killer whales are easily identified by their black and white pattern. They are primarily black with white spots near their eyes, white lower jaw and bellies, with white under their tails.
Orcas can grow up to 32 feet long and weigh as much as six tons. They usually live in family groups known as pods.
Moose, Steller Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, Bearded Seal, Harbour Porpoise, Dall's Porpoise, North American River Otter, Sea Otters, Pacific Halibut, Pacific Cod, Chinook Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pacific Herring
Orcas may feed on prey as large as moose or smaller whales, but they do not make a regular part of their diet. Along with species listed orcas feed on squid, and seabirds.