The story of SeaWorld

Chapter 1

The splashy beginnings of marine parks

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Chapter 2

The biology and behavior of killer whales

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Chapter 3

The Blackfish effect and the great pivot

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Chapter 4

Beyond the shows: Rescue and rehabilitation

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of SeaWorld

Ch 2 · The biology and behavior of killer whales

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Orca pod, listen close, Unique calls, everyone knows! Orca pod, listen close, Family's secrets, they disclose!

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gus Echolocation and how orcas see with sound

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Echolocation and how orcas see with sound

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Fun Fact

Orca sleep: Orcas sleep with only half of their brain at a time so they don't drown.

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The mystery of the bent dorsal fin

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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.

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How do killer whales breathe while they are sleeping?

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Gossip

Which orca superpower is the coolest?

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Orca

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Who typically leads a wild killer whale pod?

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What is the name of the fatty organ in an orca's forehead used to focus echolocation sounds?

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gus The global diversity of wild orca ecotypes

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What is the primary food source of North Pacific Resident killer whales?

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What is the scientific name for the killer whale?

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To which animal family do killer whales actually belong?

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What percentage of adult male killer whales in captivity experience dorsal fin collapse?

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Which wild orca ecotype is known primarily for hunting marine mammals rather than fish?