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According to National Geographic, orcas are considered the largest species of the dolphin family. They weigh up to 6 tons (5,443 kilograms) and grow to 23 to 32 feet (7 to 9.7 meters). That is almost as long as a school bus. The largest orca ever recorded was 32 feet (9.8 m) long, according to Sea World.
Orcas in the wild have an average life expectancy of 30 to 50 yearsâtheir estimated maximum lifespan is 60 to 70 years for males and 80 to over 100 for females.