Southern right whale moms and calves may whisper to evade orcas

Quiet calls could help the animals keep close without broadcasting their location to predators

right whales

WHALE TALES  The vocal repertoire of southern right whales includes quiet calls that may help mothers and calves stay in touch while hiding their location from predators, a study finds.

Nattrass/Getty Images Plus

Whales are known for belting out sounds in the deep.