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
6 SWAMP MONSTERS Hiding in shallow slow moving water the alligator is tough competition With thick tough skin and big sharp teeth the alligator is one of the strongest reptiles out there In fact alligators are apex predators Apex predators are animals that are at the top of their food chain A cousin of the crocodile the alligator has a bite strong enough to catch and hold anything that gets too close The orca won't have an easy time winning this beast battle
ALLIGATORS ARE SMALLER THAN CROCODILES BUT THEY ARE STILL FIERCE 7
