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| Profile |
| Scientific
name: |
Feresa attenuata |
| Common
name: |
Dark cow, Small killer whale,
Slim black whale, Slender pilot whale |
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| Features: |
Pygmy
killer whale calves are about 80cm long, while adults can
reach a length of 2.6m. Males are stronger than females and
can weigh up to 200kg. Pygmy killer whales have a build much
like that of many other cetaceans. Their most distinctive
characteristics are their dark shoulders and white chins. |
| Behavior:
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There
are records of Pygmy killer whales attacking humans and other
cetacean species, and it is quite possible that they feed
on dolphins as well. Generally speaking, if a pod of less
then 50 cetaceans are sighted, chances are it is a school
of pygmy killer whales. |
| Habitat: |
Pygmy
killer whales are quite widespread and can be found in almost
all deep tropical and subtropical waters. |
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