Pilot whales are intelligent, highly social toothed whales, known for their bulbous foreheads and strong family bonds, often forming superpods of hundreds of individuals. They are expert deep-sea hunters, specializing in squid, and can sprint-dive to extreme depths for extended periods. Pilot whales also show remarkable parental care and complex social behaviors, including matriarchal leadership and cooperative young-rearing. #Hawaii #Ocean #UnderwaterWorld #OceanVibes #MarineLife #OceanLovers #

Nearly 100 pilot whales beached themselves on WA's southern coast (Cheynes Beach). More than 50 have died. Their huddle behaviour, filmed by drone before the event, has not been recorded before. Scientists are on the hunt for clues... Stay tuned for further details... 🎥 Credit: Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia #pilotwhales #ausgeo #westernaustralia | Australian Geographic