Orca whales are big and live in the ocean. They look black and white. Orca whales eat many things like fish and seals. They have families and are smart. They can learn special ways to talk and hunt.
People don't know if all orca whales are the same. Some places, orca whales have problems because there's not enough food, their home is dirty, or people catch them. Orca whales usually do not hurt people.
Long ago, people told stories about orca whales. Now, some people call them "killer whales," but most people use the name "orca whales."
The name "orca whale" comes from a story about a place with dead things. But today, many people love orca whales. They watch them and want to keep them safe.
People help wild animals and where they live. Sometimes wild places and animals have big problems. People can break the land into small pieces or take too much from nature. Animals can get hurt or sick from dirty air or water. Our Earth is getting warmer, and this is bad for animals too. Many animals might go away forever. But people all over the world are working to keep animals safe. They make rules to protect animals and the places they live. There are big groups that help, and they work together to make sure we don't lose our wild friends and their homes.
When we build too much or use the land for farming, animals can lose their homes. If their homes get too small, it's hard for them to live. It's important to take care of the land so animals have enough space.
Duck tours are fun trips on big trucks that can go on land and in water. People go on these tours to see places with water like rivers and lakes. The first duck tour started in 1946 in a place called Wisconsin Dells in America. There is still a tour there today.
In Boston, these trucks are used to celebrate when sports teams win. Teams like the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox have had parades with these trucks. Sometimes the trucks drive on roads and sometimes they go on a river.
In Seattle, there is a special truck that looks like an old pirate ship. It is used by the Seafair Pirates.
The trucks are old, but now they have new paint and engines. Some have roofs and some do not. You need special licenses to drive these trucks.
In Australia, people can go on duck tours in a rainforest park. The trucks go on a small road and into a lake. It is a good way to see the rainforest.