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.
The whale shark can reach a length of 40 feet or more and weighs 20 or more tons. The whale shark can have between 300-350 rows of teeth at one time. Females can have up to 300 shark pups at one time! Whale sharks can live up 100 years of age, but donât become sexually mature until their early 30âs.