Killer Whale

Killer Whale. . In 2008, the Georgia Museum of Natural History received two life-sized replicas of a Great White Shark and Killer Whale from the Capitol Museum in Atlanta. Previously, the fiberglass models were on display in the fourth floor rotunda at the Georgia State Capitol, which now focuses on Georgia Capital and Government history. They were produced by the Klineburger/Jonas Brothers of Seattle in 1976 and were later restored by Stefan Vancica in 2012., The Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) mounted above is found in every ocean on the planet, however, the species' physical characteristics and diet varies based on it's location, and they are isolated to specific regions due to differences in water temperature. Male Killer Whales average 8,000 to 12,000 pounds and 19 to 22 feet in length. Females are smaller and average 3,000 to 8,000 pounds and 16 to 19 feet in length. The largest male yet recorded weighed 22,000 pounds and was 32 feet in length while the largest female documented weighed 16,500 pounds and was 28 ft. in length. Orcas are apex predators, located at the top of the marine food chain, and their diets include anything from sea lions to other marine mammals, as well as small fishes. Some west coast Killer Whale pods specialize in hunting sharks, such as the Great White Shark., The Georgia Museum of Natural History http://naturalhistory.uga.edu