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Dolphins

Episode 9 of 12

Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He reveals how dolphins can be ruthless, how pods communicate food locations, and orcas' hunting strategies.

Chris Packham explores the success of the most widespread of marine mammals, the dolphin. Contrary to their amiable reputation, they are in fact ruthless predators. They hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex communication, requiring a big brain.

Chris explains the inner workings of dolphin echolocation, reveals how a pod uses body movements to communicate the location of food and explores the strategies used by orcas during a hunt.

29 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Sep 2023 16:00

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  • The Temper Trap

    Sweet Disposition

  • Ellie Goulding

    Lights

  • Ellie Goulding

    Lights

  • London Grammar

    Flickers

  • Pendulum

    Watercolour (Original Version)

  • Massive Attack

    Teardrop

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Chris Packham
Executive Producer Jonny Keeling
Director Lara Bickerton
Producer Lara Bickerton
Director Giles Badger
Producer Giles Badger
Series Producer Aaron Paul

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