Candida albicans is the most commonly isolated species, and can cause infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals. In winemaking, some species of Candida can potentially spoil wines.
Killer whales have no natural predators (they are the top predators of the oceans) and can live to about 50-80 years old. Killer whales have been hunted by humans but not with enthusiasm as it takes 21 killer whales to produce the same amount of oil as 1 sperm whale.
SeaWorld could be in trouble because of âGranny,â the worldâs oldest known living orca. The 103-year-old whale (also known as J2) was recently spotted off Canadaâs western coast with her pod -- her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.