Dolphins use ‘sponge gloves’ to hunt: The clever trick is passed from mothers to their calves. Scientists share fascinating story of dolphins' hunting technique
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In Shark Bay, Australia, some bottlenose dolphins use marine sponges as hunting tools, placing them over their beaks while searching for prey buried in sand. A study found that only about 11% of adult females use the technique, with most learning it from their mothers. Young dolphins typically begin carrying sponges at two to three years old, while researchers also documented another tool-using group that catches fish using seashells.
Are dolphins using tools to hunt?
How do dolphins use sponges?
Why do dolphins carry a sponge?
Why do only some dolphins use sponges?
Dolphins appear to hav...