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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are featured on this multimedia site. These video clips, audio clips, photographs and facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca)

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the world of the Killer Whale and discover information on the appearance, behaviour, habitat, and conservation status of the biggest member of the dolphin family. Includes images and statistics.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about killer whales.
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NOAA

Noaa: Killer Whale

For Students 5th - 9th
This site has a nicely detailed presentation of the Killer Whale. There are a couple of nice images included in the description.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Killer Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise site from that looks at the size, population, lifespan, range, habitat and diet of the Killer Whale.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Killer Whale

For Students 4th - 8th
Killer whales live in all the oceans between the Arctic and Antarctic ice packs. Given this enormous range and their predatory lifestyle, it is not surprising that they are adaptable, with an excellent memory, intelligence, and a...