Kia Ora Everybody,
Yesterday was our first day back at school. That means that we had a relaxing day simply easing back into our school work. For our first activity of the day we all drew a orca. After we drew the orca we wrote down all the facts that came in the video as well. I think that this is a good oppurtunity to learn something new about our sea animals. Did you know that back in South Africa orcas are called Killer Whales. Let me know what you think. Kind Regards Leandri
Facts About Killer Whales,
1. They like eating stingray
2. They have a really tall and distinctive fin
3. Orcas are the biggest of the dolphin family
4. They are distinguishable because of their black and white colour
5. Their fins are like paddles
6. They have very small ears
7. Their pupils look like a "C"
8. Males have big dorsal fins
9. The blow hole is like a nostril
10. Orcas have boulbus heads
11. Their tails are called flukes
12. Their tails are black on top and white on the bottom
13. They have big sharp teeth
14. The lower jaw and stomach is white
15. The white on their tummy is shaped like a wave
16. The spot behhind their dorsal fin is called the saddle
17. The saddle is a light gray
18. The saddle is like a finger print. People track and identify orcas with their saddle
19. They have a white eye patch
20. Orcas are supper fast
21. Oracs are considered mammals
22. The scientific name for an orca is "Orcinus Orca"
