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Dolphins emit high-frequency sound waves that bounce off objects and return as echoes. By analyzing these echoes, dolphins can determine the size, shape, and distance of objects such as fish in their environment. This process, known as echolocation, helps dolphins navigate, hunt, and communicate with each other.

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