What Dolphins Have to Say Here are two recordings of a pod of killer whales — the largest members of the dolphin family — and some sounds of a bottlenose dolphin.
Listen to killer whales This is a small pod of killer whales that may include a calf or two. The clicking sounds you hear are echolocation — the animals are sending out signals to see what's around them. Echolocation begins with a series of clicks that accelerates into almost a buzz. Killer whales will also use grunts, burps and squiggles, which serve as "conversation." play audio
Listen to dolphins You are hearing the sounds of a bottlenose dolphin carrying on a "conversation" of squeaks and whistles. When several of these dolphins get together it's not unlike being in the middle of a meeting hall during a family reunion. Everyone is talking. These whistles and squeaks are typical dolphin exchanges. play audio Change your media preferences.