Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the largest members of the dolphin family
So how much does a killer whale weigh?
Males are larger than females, weighing 8,000 to 12,000 pounds (3,628 to 5,443 kg)
There are examples of males weighing as much as 22,000 pounds (9,979 kg)
Females weigh between 3,000 and 8,000 pounds (1,360 and 3,628 kg)
Newborn killer whale calves are also large, tipping the scales at 300 to 400 pounds (136 to 181 kg)
Interesting Killer Whale Information:
Sharks, whales, seals, squid, sea lions and other marine life are no match for these giant marine mammals
To make matters worse for their prey, killer whales are intelligent hunters
Are killer whales in danger?
Killer whales are not currently an endangered species
However, there was concern for killer whales in the twentieth century, when they were targeted by commercial fishing companies
Do killer whales eat humans?
Like humans, killer whales are very friendly
In situations where this occurs, it is usually due to a misunderstanding; For example, a killer whale mistakes a human for another sea creature
~Fun Fact~ You may not realize that killer whales are fast swimmers
Resources: https://enwikipediaorg/wiki/Killer_whale