Hello Ladies & Gentlemen! In collaboration with our Social Media Volunteers, we designed a series of 13 informational graphics on the subject of Dolphins! Dolphins are a group of cetaceans belonging to the families Delphinidae, Platanistidae, Iniidae, Pontoporiidae, & Lipotidae families. Dolphins are known for their intelligence, playfulness, agility, & streamlined physiques. The second graphic discusses how dolphins communicate, including their usage of echolocation. “Dolphins are some of the most vocal animals in the ocean. They communicate using a mix of whistles, clicks, squeaks, and body movements. Each sound has a purpose. Whistles are often used to stay in contact with other dolphins, while clicks are used for echolocation, helping them find food and navigate dark or murky water. Echolocation works like a natural sonar system. A dolphin sends out a series of clicks, and when the sound waves bounce off an object, the returning echoes tell the dolphin what the object is, how far away it is, and even what shape it has. This ability allows dolphins to “see” with sound, which is especially helpful in deep or cloudy water where light doesn’t travel well. Dolphins also use body language to communicate. They may slap their tails on the surface to signal danger, leap out of the water to show excitement, or rub against each other to strengthen social bonds. These physical signals help dolphins share information quickly within their pod.”
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