Echolocation

Echolocation is a technique used by animals like bats, dolphins, and whales to navigate and hunt by emitting sounds and interpreting the returning echoes to determine the position and distance of objects. Bats can fly and hunt in complete darkness using high-frequency sounds, while marine animals like dolphins and some whales use echolocation to orient themselves in their environment.

Why is echolocation important for animals that hunt in complete darkness?

What does the time it takes for sound to return indicate?

How do bats use sound to navigate in the dark?

What type of sound do bats use that is beyond human hearing?

In what way do dolphins and some whales utilize echolocation?