echolocating species

Echolocating species are animals that navigate and find food by emitting sound waves, which bounce off objects and return as echoes. This process allows them to create a mental map of their surroundings even in complete darkness or cluttered environments. Examples include bats, dolphins, and certain whales. They produce high-frequency sounds, often beyond human hearing, and interpret the returning echoes to detect the size, shape, distance, and texture of objects. Echolocation is an advanced biological sonar system crucial for their survival, especially in low-visibility conditions.