Survival
There are two different categories for Orcas survival. These two are physical and behavioral characteristics.
Physical
Physical characteristics for an Orcas survival includes its flukes which helps it swim fast. Another is its teeth, its teeth are very sharp unlike other whales (see page about Physical Characteristics.). Its teeth helps them to attack or defend itself. Just like us they have to breath and their blowhole helps them with that. Orcas have very large dorsal fins which helps them balance. Orcas mostly live in cold waters (see page about habitat) so they have blubber which is extra fat to keep warm.
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BehavioralOrcas have some behavioral characteristics like its ability to swim fast away from predators. Also, Orcas know that they have to defend themselves from predators so they use their sharp teeth. These behavioral characteristics were taught by its mom.
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