Episode 3: Whale Communication & Orca Shenanigans

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Prince of Whales PODcast! Join your hosts, Claudia, Nik, and Brendon, as they delve into the fascinating world of whale communication and the playful antics of orcas. This episode explores how baleen whales use low-frequency calls to communicate across vast ocean distances and compares their methods to the echolocation of toothed whales like orcas. We also dive into some entertaining stories about orca behaviours, from interacting with gray whales to their mischievous encounters with crab pots. Whether you’re a marine biology enthusiast or just love a good whale tale, this episode has something for everyone.

Topics Include:

• How baleen whales use low-frequency calls to communicate over hundreds of kilometres
• The mechanics of echolocation and how toothed whales "see" with sound
• Fun and fascinating orca behaviours, from chasing gray whales to playing with crab pots
• The differences between baleen and toothed whale communication

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