Orcas are recognized by their unique black and white saddle pattern
Orcas are highly social and live in family pods, which can include up to 50 members.
Orcas showcase incredible intelligence, including using tools and social learning.
Orcas communicate through distinct languages and have unique dialects for each pod.
Diverse groups of orcas hunt specific prey like bluefin tuna, seals, and even blue whales.
If you can, why not pack your own snorkel mask? Especially these days, you want something that is custom for your face and your face only.
If you’re going to be on a boat en route to your snorkel destination, be sure to pack a pair of sunnies.
Orcas can live for 50-90 years and have a gestation period of 17 months
Despite their size, orcas can reach speeds of up to 34 mph
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