dolphin pods
Marine mammal families
A dolphin pod is a social group of dolphins that travel, hunt, and live together.
Pods typically range from a few individuals to several dozen, though some species form temporary superpods of hundreds.
The term emphasizes dolphins' highly social nature—they cooperate in hunting, protect vulnerable members, and maintain complex relationships within the group: We spotted a pod of dolphins following the boat.
- schoolPlace of instruction
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- swimmingLocomotion through water
- echolocationNavigation through reflected sound
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