HABITAT
As previously stated, the killer whale inhabits all oceans in the entire world as they are capable of withstanding the heat, the cold, shallow as well as deep waters. It is said the killer whale is one of the most extensively distributed creatures in existence, next to humans.
Other than instances where the killer whale is calving (giving birth), the orca is most commonly sighted in the Arctic region as a result of their high blubber content and the fact that they are warm-blooded. They are frequent in areas such as Washington, California and along the eastern coast of the United States, although they can occasionally be found Florida, Hawaii and even Australia.
Whales in general have been found to easily adapt to water temperature, depth and salinity (salt content) which is a noticeable reason as to why they are competent of existing in a wide range of habitats. They are not limited by many factors which refrain other creatures resulting in a broad diet. Arctic killer whales have been known to go to the extent of travelling hundreds of kilometres in search of fish, seals and other marine animals.
The killer whale's diet varies from regions. The Antarctic killer whale has been known to primarily feed on fish (67% of diet) and infrequently consume other marine whales such as squid (an insignificant 6%). On the other hand, orcas near Alaska have been recorded to eat a greater amount of squid with their diet consisting of 20% squid.
Other than instances where the killer whale is calving (giving birth), the orca is most commonly sighted in the Arctic region as a result of their high blubber content and the fact that they are warm-blooded. They are frequent in areas such as Washington, California and along the eastern coast of the United States, although they can occasionally be found Florida, Hawaii and even Australia.
Whales in general have been found to easily adapt to water temperature, depth and salinity (salt content) which is a noticeable reason as to why they are competent of existing in a wide range of habitats. They are not limited by many factors which refrain other creatures resulting in a broad diet. Arctic killer whales have been known to go to the extent of travelling hundreds of kilometres in search of fish, seals and other marine animals.
The killer whale's diet varies from regions. The Antarctic killer whale has been known to primarily feed on fish (67% of diet) and infrequently consume other marine whales such as squid (an insignificant 6%). On the other hand, orcas near Alaska have been recorded to eat a greater amount of squid with their diet consisting of 20% squid.