Orcine right whale (SciiFii)

The orcine right whale (Orcinutherium minimodonta) is a species of cetothere baleen whale that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the world's oceans to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the orcine right whale is the pygmy right whale (Caperea marginata). Males typically range from 6 to 8 meters (20 to 26 feet) long and weigh in excess of 6 tonnes (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons). Females are smaller, generally ranging from 5 to 7 meters (16 to 23 feet) and weighing about 3 to 4 tonnes (3.0 to 3.9 long tons; 3.3 to 4.4 short tons). The orcine right whale typically has a sharply contrasted black-and-white body; being mostly black dorsally and white on the underside. The orcine right whale has this coloration similar to a killer whale (Orcinus orca) to fool predators into thinking it is a killer whale, hence its name, so the orcine whale is safe from most predators. The calls and songs of the orcine right whales are also almost identical to those of killer whales, to further confuse and scare off would-be predators and it is known to confuse killer whales into thinking the orcine right whale is a killer whale. Orcine right whales feed in polar waters, and migrate to tropical or subtropical waters to breed and give birth, fasting and living off their fat reserves. Their diet consists mostly of krill and small fish. Orcine right whales have a diverse repertoire of feeding methods, including the bubble net technique. Courtship rituals take place during the winter months, following migration toward the equator from summer feeding grounds closer to the poles. Competition is usually fierce. Unrelated males, dubbed escorts, frequently trail females, as well as cow-calf pairs. Males gather into competitive groups around a female and fight for the right to mate with her. Group size ebbs and flows as unsuccessful males retreat and others arrive. Behaviors include breaching, spyhopping, lob-tailing, tail-slapping, pectoral fin-slapping, peduncle throws, charging and parrying. Females typically breed every two or two-and-a-half years. The gestation period is 11.5 months. The peak months for birth are January and February in the Northern Hemisphere, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. Females wait for 1 to 1.5 years before breeding again. The orcine right whales have a typical lifespan of up to around 60 years on average, although a lifespan of 70 years or more is not uncommon. The conservation of the orcine right whale is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the orcine right whale's wide range.
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