Killer Whale, a name to strike terror in the hearts of sea ferers in all the oceans of the world. The Romans called it Orca, meaning "The demon from Hell." Originally, american fisherman referred to them as "Whale Killer" because many fisherman reported seeing pods of them attacking and killing Humpback, Gray, and even Blue Whales. Somehow the name was flipped around and it became "Killer Whale." The almost completely black whale has a strinking …
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…both very social and loving. They appreciate verbal praise and touch as rewards. These characteristics are what makes them ideal for training at water parks. These animals have been in captivity since the mid-sixties and people all over the world enjoy the shows they put on. Unfortunately the myth of the "Killer" still exists and people remain afraid of them. Luckily we have programs and waterparks all over to familiarize people with these beautiful animals.