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Rediscover an Irish Hero
What Do Orcas Sound Like in Antarctica? | Hear Antarctica KS1/KS2 and 3rd-6th class

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What Do Orcas Sound Like in Antarctica?

Tom Crean, your Antarctic guide

Orcas are huge, clever animals that swim near the ice. Press play below to hear the sounds they make underwater!

One of the friendly Orcas swimming near Antarctic ice
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Orcas are some of the biggest and cleverest animals living in the ocean around Antarctica. They swim together in family groups called pods, and they "talk" to each other using clicks, whistles, and calls that travel a long way underwater.

Did you know? Every pod of orcas has its own special set of sounds — a bit like each family having its own way of talking!

Orcas are very curious animals. Sometimes they would swim close to the ice to take a peek at the explorers and their dogs standing above!

Try It Yourself Orcas use clicks to find their way underwater, like a game of echo! Try closing your eyes and clicking your tongue — can you tell how close you are to a wall just by listening?

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Did you know Tom sailed all the way to Antarctica three times? On his journeys he saw and heard even more amazing things than what you've just explored here. You can read all about his adventures in Tom the Mighty Explorer.

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