Communication

The Orcas are incredibly social animals. They travel in large pods to form groups that can contain up to 100 or more whales. These groups are always led by a female Orca. These animals have a complex form of communication that they use to interact with other pods. This form of communication is called echolocation. In this type of communication, the whales bounce sounds of objects so that they know where they are located. This is especially beneficial when hunting for food.


I found this awesome video that explains communication between cetaceans in the ocean. About halfway through they discuss Orca communication!

The above facts were found at http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/killer-whale/