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The Wonder of Animals: Episode 9: Dolphins

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Episode 9: Dolphins

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How dolphins hunt using a combination of specialised anatomy and complex communication.

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.

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Chris Packham discovers the unique features that make certain animal groups successful.

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