How Do Killer Whales Protect Themselves?
Killer Whales in the Wild The killer whale is a black and white sea creature that is also known as an orca. They can live anywhere, but prefer cold waters, such as the Antarctic. They live off a diet of other animals that can range from small fish and sea creatures, like squid, to other whales. They can travel in a pack to attack a large whale and kill it for food. The orca is one of the predators of the sea, though normally we only think of sharks in this way. But there is no evidence that a killer whale will attack a human in the ocean. Many sailors have been dumped in the water among a pod of these creatures and no harm was done. How Killer Whales Protect Themselves Size and ferociousness are the key defense tactics these whales use for their own protection. Most animals instinctively know that the whale means business, and stay far away. They have sharp teeth and can charge other animals. Smashing into them, or tearing chunks from their bodies, they can quickly devour a sea animal.
