Learn why orcas are called the 'wolves of the sea' with a fun and easy explanation for children aged 7. Discover how these amazing sea animals hunt together just like wolves do on land.
Orcas are also called 'wolves of the sea' because they behave in some ways like wolves that live on land.
Wolves hunt together in groups called packs. They work as a team to find, chase, and catch their food.
Orcas, which are big dolphins also called killer whales, hunt in groups too! These groups are called pods.
Just like wolf packs, orca pods help each other when they look for fish, seals, or other animals to eat. Working together makes them very good hunters.
So, orcas are called 'wolves of the sea' because they live in family groups and hunt in a smart and teamwork way, just like wolves do on land.