WONDER #1651: Why Are They Called Killer Whales?

Question 1 of 3

Killer whales are also known as what?

  1. orcas
  2. sea cows
  3. gentle giants
  4. prey magnets

Question 2 of 3

Killer whales are considered the largest species of which family?

  1. whale
  2. hippopotamus
  3. dolphin
  4. bovine

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is a natural predator of killer whales?

  1. dolphin
  2. great white shark
  3. sperm whale
  4. none of the above

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