Lolita the killer whale dies after 5 decades of captivity 06:07. MIAMI-- Lolita, the killer orca whale who has been in captivity for at least five decades, has died as officials were preparing to ...

Killer whales are among the fastest swimming marine mammals and can reach speeds over 30 mph for short distances. The fastest human on land, Usain Bolt’s 100-meter dash, was about 27 mph.

This makes the killer whale the baddest, largest member of the dolphin family. Orcas Are Masters of the Sea. ... In captivity, killer whales die sooner and have a shorter lifespan.

Killer whales are among the fastest swimming marine mammals and can reach speeds over 30 mph for short distances. The fastest human on land, Usain Bolt’s 100-meter dash, was about 27 mph.

It’s World Orca Week (World Orca Day is July 14) so here’s a few things you may not know about the ocean’s top predator. What’s in a name? Orcas, often referred to as killer whales, are a ...