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Marine Mammal Spotlight - Pilot Whales
It is during our summer months that we tend to see Pilot Whales passing through Kaikōura waters, recently we had a pod pass through that has a new born calf with them, being able to tell by the birth rings still evident on its body.
How do Sperm Whales communicate?
The ability to produce and perceive sound is important for whales – to navigate, find food, and also communicate.
Toothed whales such as the sperm whale use echolocation to hunt their prey. They send out high frequency clicks then listen for their echo as they bounce back from objects – like their next meal!
When is the best time to come whale watching?
Even though Sperm whales can be found in Kaikōura all year round, when is the best time to go whale watching? Our answer? Every day is a good day to watch whales, but some times of the year offer better opportunities than others.
Orca in June!
Generally we sight orca off the Kaikōura coastline between the months of November to March, our summer months. However today (officially the first day of winter) we sighted a pod of orca out on one our morning tours.