behaviour in which the whale raises its head vertically out of the water, at least above eye level, likely to look at its surroundings
Raising the head vertically out of the water, possibly to view surroundings.
describes an animal putting only its head above the water (like a periscope) and turning in circles, presumably to survey the surface. Common with Orcas and Globicephelas.
Behavior in which a whale raises its head above the surface of the water to look around.
Raising the head vertically out of the water, then sinking below the water without a splash. Used to check an area for hazards.
Cetacean behavior of raising the head vertically out of the water, then sinking with minimal splash.
The behavior in cetaceans that involves raising the head vertically out of the water, then sinking back into the water without causing much splash.
When the whale raises it's head out of the water to see what's going on at the surface.
Raising the head vertically out of water, then sinking below the surface without much splash.
Spyhopping is an activity in which the whale pokes its head out of the water to take a look around. Often, it spins around to see in all directions.