The whiskered hunters: How seals use their sensitive whiskers to track and follow escaping fish
Seals employ extraordinary whiskers to hunt, now proven to decode fish escape strategies. Research shows seals can distinguish subtle differences in vortex rings created by fleeing fish, using the largest ring to pinpoint the prey's true direction. This ability turns a fish's diversion into a solvable puzzle, enhancing hunting efficiency.
Seals employ extraordinary whiskers to hunt, now proven to decode fish escape strategies. Research shows seals can distinguish subtle differences in vortex rings created by fleeing fish, using the largest ring to pinpoint the prey's true direction. This ability turns a fish's diversion into a solvable puzzle, enhancing hunting efficiency.
