Candida albicans is the most commonly isolated species, and can cause infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals. In winemaking, some species of Candida can potentially spoil wines.
Killer whales have no natural predators (they are the top predators of the oceans) and can live to about 50-80 years old. Killer whales have been hunted by humans but not with enthusiasm as it takes 21 killer whales to produce the same amount of oil as 1 sperm whale.
How long do Whales live? Whale Lifespan. Some whales have a lifespan similar to humans, particularly the blue and the fin whales as they reach up to 85 years old. The life cycle of a whale varies from type to type, but the best known species have the following: 1  Humpback whales live about 45-100 years. 2  Gray whales live 25 to 80 years. 3  Blue whales live over 80-90 years. 4  Fin whales live about 85-90 years. 5  Minke whales live 40 to 50 years. 6  Sperm whales live about 75 years.