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Orcas are a beautiful species that have been studied in and out of captivity, yet still, there is a lot we don’t know. Here are 10 amazing facts about the killer whale! SUBSCRIBE for the latest videos: Don't forget to CHECK OUT our latest upload: They’re Not Even Whales The image of the “killer whale” and their elusive reputation for consuming colossal sized prey, may be debunked when the world learns these majestic mammals aren’t even whales at all. Though orcas are killer in the sense that they’re cool, the name derives from a diet consisting of whales; hence, killer of whales. The Deets The little guy will typically be 6 to 9 feet long, while their adult counterparts can reach 23-32 feet. To contradict their offspring, an adult male weighs up to six tons— almost the size of a large bus. Due to their immense size and power, these fierce swimmers have been recorded at speeds of up to 33 miles per hour. The average life of a male orca is 29 years. Females h
