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Pygmy killer whale

Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Pygmy killer whale

The Pygmy Killer Whale is found in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It has a rounded head, unlike the Electra dolphin's head which is pointed and with which it can sometimes be confused. Pygmy killer whales do not approach boats. They emit clicks, whistles, and roars through their blowhole. In captivity, they are aggressive towards other animals and show their displeasure by growling. Pygmy killer whales have very close social bonds and live in groups of about twenty individuals.

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Food

The Pygmy killer whale feeds on squid, octopus, tuna, barracuda, and kingfish. A captive killer whale feeds on 5 kg of fish and cephalopods per day. It weighs an average of 110 to 170 kg and reaches a size of 2.5 meters.

Breeding

It reaches its sexual maturity at a height of 2.20 meters. The female gives birth to a single newborn that reaches a size of 50 cm.


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