Orca Balsa Ornament balsa-raptor The temperature of the sand

The temperature of the sand determines the sex of the turtle

and their pink color comes from the algae and brine they eat

meaning they’re born in rivers and streams

not as a means to camouflage themselves

They grow to be about 3 ft long and they have 2 to 10 spines on the lower rim of their eye

Orca Balsa Ornament balsa-raptor The temperature of the sandOrcas are very social and live in families called "pods." Each pod has its own specific language. The "killer" whale name comes from the fact that orcas will eat just about anything. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".