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.
Male orca whales typically live to see 50 years of age, which is the same age females lose the ability to bear offspring. By a common theory in the animal kingdom, this would be a logical age for females to die as well.owever, female orcas can live up to 40 years beyond menopause. One way post-reproductive females may boost the survival of their kin is through the transfer of ecological knowledge, Brent told Smithsonian.com.