It is not known for sure why orcas jump and breech. They might just be playing or showing off their incredible strength. Orcas are active, but do rest sometimes. When they do rest, they stay together as a pod close to the surface. A rest can last from a couple of minutes to a couple of hours, but never what we would call a good night's sleep.

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