Question

Red list animals: The orca 1 The animals in this photo are orcas or 'killer whales'. In fact, an orca is not a whale, but a type of dolphin. Here they're swimming in a group near the shore. Maybe they're hunting for seals 2 Orcas live in all of the world's oceans. They hunt and play in groups. They are aggressive and they usually eat fish, squid, seals and turtles. Females have one baby, called a calf, every two or three years. 3 Orcas are on the 'red list' because they are in danger of becoming extinct. Some orcas are in danger because there is pollution in the sea. They also die in fishing nets. I think that it is important to protect these animals.​