There well may be more to orcas’ vocalizations than the simple communication we hear. Scientists who have analyzed the nature of the calls say that, as with the echolocation bullets, these are very dense and rich sounds. Even within the range of orcas who are repeating their stereotyped family calls, there are tremendous variations in tones, in intensity, and in volume. There are also variations in emotional content.
More to orca comms than merts the eye including emotional content
