Do Whales Breach to Flirt

Only the whales know when they’re breaching: To flirt. During a feeding frenzy. To stun or scare prey. To dislodge parasites from the skin.

Do orcas jump for fun?

Air is 800 times less dense than water and so a jump gives the Killer Whale a good advance on its prey. This high-speed leap is known as porpoising and even once the feeding event is over, jumping can take place as a social form of celebration.

Do whales have fun?

Most species of whale are known to spend their time doing a variety of activities including foraging, migrating, mating, socializing, sleeping and exploring. Not all whales however will engage equally in all of the activities listed above.