Orca quiz: Will you sink or swim?

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Have a go at our killer whale quiz and find out if you'll make a big splash or a major fail.

an orca with its head out of the water and its mouth open
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Whale, hello there! Welcome to our orca quiz. You may be familiar with their distinctive black-and-white pattern and tall dorsal fins, but how much do you really know about these majestic marine mammals? For instance, did you know that orcas are actually the largest member of the dolphin family?

Renowned for being ruthless apex predators, they put the 'kill' in killer whale. Along with their large size and strength, orcas are terrifyingly intelligent which makes them formidable hunters. Orcas go after their prey in coordinated group attacks, earning them the nickname the "wolves of the sea." They have been documented killing blue whales, devouring great white sharks, and even ramming boats. Despite these behaviors, orcas are generally not dangerous to humans.

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