CONTENTS Hunters of the Deep Swamp Monsters Bigger than Big Speed 4 Underwater A Strong Bite Teamwork Babies on the Move Home Sweet Home Who Would Win Glossary Index.6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 23 Words in the glossary appear in bold type the first time they are used in the text 4
4 HUNTERS OF THE DEEP In cold Arctic water the killer whale is one huge and deadly predator Also called an orca the killer whale can be found hunting in oceans around the world This mega mammal is the largest member of the dolphin species and has the second largest brain in the animal kingdom The killer whale uses its intelligence not just to keep its family safe but also to hunt for prey or the animals it eats It's a good thing that killer whales aren't interested in humans
MALE KILLER WHALES CAN LIVE AROUND SO YEARS IN THE WILD WHILE FEMALES CAN LIVE FOR 46 YEARS 5
