Poor visibility? No problem for a dolphin on the prowl. Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins can "see" their environment, including fish up ahead and even meals buried beneath the sand.
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The Ultimate Guide to Dolphins: Secrets of Dolphin Sonar
Poor visibility? No problem for a dolphin on the prowl. Using echolocation, or sonar, dolphins can "see" their environment, including fish up ahead and even meals buried beneath the sand.
Added: Aug 18, 2010
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