Only Whale Experts Can Pass This QUIZ

Burtland Dixon|Animals|18 Apr 2023

What method do whales use to find prey and locate obstacles in the water?

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Retry Correct Incorrect No, whales do not use eyesight nor sonar to locate their prey and obstacles while submerged in the water. They use something called echolocation. Bats use a similar process at night.
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Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images
Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images

What method do whales use to find prey and locate obstacles in the water?

  • Echolocation
  • Sonar
  • Eyesight
  • Doppler effect
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