You’ve probably heard the term before, but what is a group of whales called ? It’s not just trivia night bait; it says a lot about whale behavior. The word we use tells us how these massive marine mammals operate beneath the waves.

Most of the time, a group of whales is called a pod, especially when you're talking about small groups of whales like orcas. A pod usually consists of a few individuals, often related, swimming and surviving together.

It's like a tight-knit family road trip, only wetter and way more epic.

Pods, Gams, and Herds

The word "pod" is the go-to for biologists, but it’s not the only term floating around. Depending on the species or context, you might hear a group referred to as a gam or a herd.

The term "gams" tends to pop up in older nautical language, while "he

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