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False killer whale

False killer whales are distributed in warm waters around the world, they have a distinctive large black head and reach 6 meters in length. Its large mouth and powerful teeth can chew on big fish such as tuna. Our facility is the only place in Japan to successfully breed false killer whales.

Scientific name Pseudorca crassidens
English name False killer whale
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