Why Whales?
Whales like humans have sophisticated communication systems they rely on to make friends, find a mate and survive. We think they make the perfect protagonist for our story.
We are also committed to protecting these animals and their environments through a monthly contribution to the non-profit organisation Sea Shepherd. And who doesn’t love whales!
How do whales communicate?
Echolocation
Echolocation
a type of biological sonar used to measure the distance of high pitched sounds, clicks or echos to nearby objects in order to to navigate and avoid potential predators, help them find other pod members, look for a mating partner, claim their territory.
Body Language
Body Language
through gestures whales can show compassion, nurture, dominance and curiosity amongst other things, to share their experiences and interests
Song
Song
Male humpbacks sing the longest, most complex songs in the animal kingdom. Songs consist of a complex series of whistles, squeals and deep sonorous calls divided into 'verses' and sung in a specific order, which may last for as long as half an hour.
Surfacing
Surfacing
behaviors such as spyhopping, lobtailing and breaching are believed to show dominance, communicate a desire to mate and warn other whales of nearby dangers.
Charging
Charging
used to get the attention of other whales and may be used to show dominance or territorial behavior or as a form of challenge or play between whales.
Light Contact
Light Contact
lightly rubbing against or bumping other whales is believed to be a form of nurture or intimacy among whales.
*Sources: Whale Facts, Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC)