Orcas and Penguins are very alike and also very different. Such as, orcas and penguins both swim in the water and they both stay warm in the cold. The waters that they usually swim in are icy. They both use their resources to survive in the cold and in the water. Also they are both black and white! Penguins and Orcas are different because penguins huddle in groups to stay warm and the orcas don't because they just stay warm by themselves and because they don't travel in groups. On the other hand penguins are apart of the bird family unlike orcas who are apart of the sea. In other words orcas have rubbery skin and penguins have scale like feathers. Orcas use spyhopping to find their dinner while penguins use their beak/nose. As well as penguins
are land and water animals and orcas are just plain old water animals.
The differences are due to the differences in environment, habits, size etc. One example is the fact that minks and humans both have lugs of similar shape but different lobes. Each of these similarities and/or differences benefit both the human and the mink, in their own unique way, with each structure having its own function. Overall, the mink is a very complex animal and so is an individual.
Orca whales are the largest members of the dolphin family. Orcas are very curious creatures, they like to sky hop, which is when they poke their heads out of the water and look around, and they can also dive to as much as a hundred feet. These social animals live in pods and stay with them for their whole lives. They are so family oriented that they can may sleep together in a tight circle and have synchronized breathing. Orcas can grow up to thirty-two feet and can weigh nine tons. They typically eat five percent of their body weight and are amazing hunters. The lifespan of an orca in their natural habitat is about fifty years. This lifestyle for them is wonderful because they can swim as far as they want to and are free. Orcas should not be held captive because the capture process is dangerous, it is not good for their health, and their trainers are at risk. Free Willy. Dir Simon Wincer. 1993.Video. Warner Bros Home Video
The relationship of the three species and their ancestors can be summarized by looking at the fossils above. It is evident that all of these three species possess fangs and other types of sharp, prominent teeth. These analogous features indicate that there is some similarity in ancestry, since they all form part of the same family group, although they come from different genus. However, there is some difference in the shape of the head. The coyote possesses a straighter jaw and more angular head. The wolf, on the other side, has a wider denture similar to the fox. These three species also share Homologous structures, such as fangs, are present in these species. Another homologous structure is the legs and ribs, since they all have a similar
Animals differ in their abilities to regulate body temperature (thermoregulation). We sometimes use the terms "cold-blooded" or "warm-blooded." Most reptiles feel cold to the touch, while mammals and birds often feel warm.
Grizzly Bears and Koalas have differences in their life styles but also have similarities. Both of the animals eat plants for part of their diet. Koalas and Grizzly bears are both mammals and don't lay eggs. Another similarity is their favorite activity is to sleep and eat for the day. Koalas and Grizzly bears are very similar and also
Orca whales have been in difficult circumstances ever since the first orca was captured in 1961. The first orca captured lived two days in captivity then died and the reported cause of dead was pneumonia. Many things come to mind when people think an orca is in captivity. Many people tend to believe they are being treated, they will enjoy life more, and they will live longer due to the fact they are receiving food and care. These statements are told to spectators at seaworld, marineland and many other water parks around the globe. The facts disagree with these statements. Orca are very friendly animals, there have been no recorded attacks of orcas hurting any human being in the wild. Most of them will come up to fishers boats and be petted and fed. Although in captivity numerous orcas have attacked humans. Average life of an orca in captivity is between twenty to thirty years in the wild their life span are three times longer between fifty to eighty years. Although during shows spectators sea orcas swimming in huge pools of water most of the time they are in the back of the arena’s in small confined spaces, which is unacceptable because in the wild orcas swim sixty to one hundred miles a day, searching for food and exercising daily. Whales should be free from captivity because, they are more aggressive in captivity, they live less in captivity and they don’t have great living conditions and are kept for profit.
Orcas, or killer whales are majestic giants of the sea. They are actually the largest type of dolphin. They have long black bodies with distinct white patches near their eyes. A killer whale can be up to 32 feet or more in length, and weigh up to 12,000 pounds. Females are a bit smaller, but live longer (Gorman). The name “killer whale” apparently came not because it is a vicious whale, but because it preys on whales. They do not have any natural predators, and they are considered the “top dog” of the ocean. Not even the great white shark stands a chance against these superb killers. “Unlike sharks, killer whales are cautious hunters, sometimes spending hours harassing a 1,000-pound sea lion so it can easily be drowned” (Francis). Orcas use many hunting tactics that are unique to their species, which is what makes them invincible.
The bottlenose dolphin, scientifically known as the Tursiops truncates, belongs to the kingdom, Animalia and the phylum, Chordata. The dolphin also falls under the Mammalia class. They are specifically classified in the order, Cetacea and the family, Delphinidae. This dolphin is most closely related to the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, or the Tursiops aduncus. This cousin of the bottlenose dolphin was originally grouped as the same species as the common bottlenose. However, now these dolphins are classified as closely related, but still as separate species. Although the Indo-Pacific bottlenose appears and behaves similarly to the common bottlenose, they have distinct differences. The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are generally smaller
Killer whales are some of the biggest marine animals found at sea. Scientifically killer whales are called Orcinus Orca and they are the biggest dolphin found in the dolphin family. Killer whales are primarily found in the Pacific Northwest, along the coast of northern Norway in the Atlantic and around Antarctica. Some killer whales are also found around Florida, Hawaii, Australia and some other places. A lot of the Orca are found mostly in the Antarctic and Arctic areas of the world. The habitat of a killer whale is usually cold water. Some living factors are fish, sharks, seabirds and some underwater plants and some non living factors include water, floating ice, rocks, kelp, etc. Killer whales primarily prefer cold climates and they occasionally found in warm climated places like the Mediterranean Sea, the Arabian Sea and some other places.
KOALAS & PANDAS You might think two animals are the same but they are totally different. Like a panda and a koala they seem very similar but they have many differences. Its pretty easy to tell a panda from a koala. A panda is easily recognized by it’s black and white fur. A koala’s fur is thick and gray. A panda weighs way more the the koala at 170-280 (lbs) while koalas weigh about 9-20 (lbs). At shoulder height a panda stands about 2-3 (ft) and koalas on average stand at 27-36 (in).They both a have a very similar diet a panda’s diet consists of 99% bamboo and 1% small rodents like mice.A koala’s diet consist mainly of eucalyptus leaves which means he’s a herbivore. What’s weird about the
The Sea Shepard is well-known for its campaigns against the dolphin hunts of Taijii. Their mission is to “end the destruction of habitat and the slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species” using direct-action tactics. Although they have the same goal as the Oceanic Preservation Society, Sea Shepherd’s go about awareness in organizing peaceful demonstrations that are held outside the Japanese Embassy and Consulates. They have established a special day “World Love for Dolphins” to take place Valentine’s Day to make their plight memorable.
Orcas have fusiform bodies, meaning that they are spindle-shaped. This allows them to glide through the water with very little resistance. The male and female orca are different in terms of their size, weight, and the shape of both their dorsal and pectoral fins. Males generally range from 22 to 27 feet in length, weighing between 8,000 and 12,000 pounds. Females generally range from 17 to 24 feet in length, weighing between 3,000 and 8,000 bounds. A male’s pectoral fins, dorsal fins, and flukes grow larger than a female’s grow, making it easy to distinguish the sexes of the species. Orcas are easily recognizable due to the coloration. While mostly black in coloration, the area behind the dorsal fin is tinted gray,
A flightless bird that has flippers that are used to help the bird swim and can be found in regions that have extremely cold climate. These are characteristics that describe a penguin. For millions of years, penguins have been known as one of the many flightless birds on Earth. However, scientist believe that penguins were once birds that flew high in the sky. It is known that about 55 million years ago, penguins were already completely adapted to the life in water, in a warmer environment than today.
African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) have been on a downward decline. In 2010, African penguins were placed on the Red List by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) signifying that they are endangered (Weller et al., 2014). African penguins are endemic to Southern Africa ranging from Namibia to South Africa (Weller et al., 2014). At the start of the twentieth century, African penguins constituted 570,000 breeding pairs, but at the end of the century the population decreased to 26,000 pairs, and finally, in the 1990s, there was a total of 18,000 adult penguins (Weller et al., 2014). Robben Island has the most inhabitants of African Penguins, starting with the initiation of nine breeding pairs in 1983, growing to 8,500 pairs
Emperor Penguins have short stiff tails which helps with balance, a highly specialized bird skeleton and powerful claws. There chicks have soft down for added insulation. Behavioural adaptations involve huddling together in winter to conserve heat, and unlike other species they are not aggressively territorial. They breed during the depths of the Antarctic winter, but no nest in made, the eggs sit on the parents’ feet. When a female Emperor Penguin lays her egg, the male carries it on his feet. Physiological adaptations a complex heat exchange system allows heat to be recaptured from breath. They dive to about 1,800 feet and can hold their breath for up to 22 minutes. The male Emperor Penguins can fast for up to 100