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orca whale

An orca whale is better known as the killer whale. It is a very violent type of whale but does not establish threat to humans. An orca whale that reaches adulthood can grow as long as 26 feet and can reach a weight of almost 200 metric tons. An orca whale has a black back and white sides and chest. Its eyes have white patches behind and above. A baby whale has a yellowish color in its skin. This fades away later on and becomes white as the whale matures. This type of whale is the largest of the dolphin family.

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