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DOLPHIN HUNTING TECHNIQUES
Dolphins use ‘sponge gloves’ to hunt: The clever trick is passed from mothers to their calves. Scientists share fascinating story of dolphins' hunting techniqueIn Shark Bay, Australia, some bottlenose dolphins use marine sponges as hunting tools, placing them over their beaks while searching for pr...
Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
Video: Mother orca catches sea turtle; instead of eating it, spends minutes playing with it as calf looks on from nearbyDrone footage captured an orca mother manipulating a sea turtle. Scientists believe this behavior may teach her young cub hunting technique...
Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
Can Dolphins Sense Pregnancy? The Science Behind Their Amazing SonarDolphins possess an advanced sonar ability that allows them to detect pregnancy in humans by sensing subtle changes in body fluids and tiss...
Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...
Scientists Watching Dolphins in Florida Bay Witness a Curious Hunting StrategyDolphins in Florida Bay have a clever hunting trick. They create mud rings to trap fish. This special skill spreads through dolphin groups....
Jessica Radcliffe orca attack triggers massive buzz: Five astonishing facts about Orcas you never knewA viral video falsely depicted a marine trainer, Jessica Radcliffe, being fatally attacked by an orca during a live show, causing widesprea...
Whales, dolphins have human-like 'cultures': StudyWhales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, communicate with each other and even have regional dial...