Killer Whales

A SeaWorld Education Department Resource

Contents

Scientific Classification
Habitat and Distribution
Physical Characteristics
Senses
Adaptations for an Aquatic Environment
Behavior
Diet and Eating Habits
Reproduction
Birth and Care of Young
Longevity and Causes of Death
Conservation and Research
Books for Young Readers
Bibliography
Index

killer whales
A Film clip from Shamu TV. (8 Mb) www.shamu.com See live killer whales on the Shamu Cam!

 

Killer whale classroom activity appropriate for grades 4-8.
Classroom Activity


Goals of the SeaWorld Education Department:

Based on a long-term commitment to education, SeaWorld strives to provide an enthusiastic, imaginative, and intellectually stimulation atmosphere to help students and guests develop a lifelong appreciation, understanding, and stewardship for our environment.  Specifically, our goals are...

  • To instill in students and guests of all ages an appreciation for science and a respect for all living creatures and habitats.
  • To conserve our valuable natural resources by increasing awareness of the interrelationships of humans and the environment.
  • To increase students' and guests' basic competencies in science, math, and other disciplines.
  • To be an educational resource to the world.

 

" For in the end we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught . " - B. Dioum.


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