Sperm Whales Have a 'Sound' Way of Escaping Hungry Orcas
Known as one of the ocean's most powerful predators,
orcas, or killer whales, are effective group hunters, using their sharp teeth, speed, and numbers to take down prey. When these orcas set their sights on a pod of
sperm whales, a chase ensues. While outswimming the orcas might prove difficult, sperm whales are louder than any animal on Earth—a skill that might come in handy during the pursuit.
Orcas often travel up to 100 miles in a single day in search of food.
Along with sperm whales, they are amongst the largest and deadliest mammals in the world.
However, these orcas are on a collision course with a pod of school-bus-sized-sperm whales.
Some believe that the name "killer whale" has been changed over time from an earlier name—"whale killers"
Singling out a single sperm whale, the "whale killers" set about to earn their title.
The sperm whales can't hope to outpace their assailants—instead they blast them with thunderous underwater clicks.
Sperm whales are louder than any animals on earth, and their defensive clicks are louder than a gunshot.
It's an effective strategy. The orcas reconsider their attack—and depart.
