Chapter 1
The splashy beginnings of marine parks
Chapter 2
The biology and behavior of killer whales
Chapter 3
The Blackfish effect and the great pivot
Chapter 4
Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of SeaWorld
Ch 2 · The biology and behavior of killer whales
gus Orcas navigate and hunt in dark waters using a highly sophisticated biological sonar system.
gus While wild male orcas have tall, straight dorsal fins, captive males almost always experience fin collapse.
Fun Fact
Orca sleep: Orcas sleep with only half of their brain at a time so they don't drown.
Glossary
orca (noun)
A large, black-and-white predatory marine mammal of the dolphin family found in all oceans. In September 1985, SeaWorld Orlando celebrated the birth of Kalina, the first successfully bred orca.
A large, black-and-white predatory marine mammal of the dolphin family found in all oceans. In September 1985, SeaWorld Orlando celebrated the birth of Kalina, the first successfully bred orca.
Quiz
What is the name of the fatty organ in an orca's forehead used to focus echolocation sounds?
Quiz
What percentage of adult male killer whales in captivity experience dorsal fin collapse?