Animal Behavior
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Dolphins filmed using new hunting technique: researchers capture unique behavior
A team from the University of the Sunshine Coast has documented Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Hervey Bay, Queensland, using empty shells as hunting tools. This behavior, known as "shelling," was previously only observed in dolphins in Shark Bay, thousands of kilometers away from this new discovery.
Rare footage: The brilliant method dolphins use to hunt fish with shells | Watch
Dolphins use various tools for hunting, including shells, and now a group of researchers in Australia has managed to document the rare sight: "I screamed with excitement."
Science Confirms: Dogs Understand Deep Human Emotions
Every dog owner knows this, and now science confirms: dogs are indeed capable of recognizing when we are happy or sad. A new, groundbreaking study published earlier this week in the scientific journal iScience reveals how dogs' brains process different human facial expressions, including joy, sadness, anger, and fear.
Rare cooperation: The marine documentation of whales that surprised even veteran researchers
A new study reveals an unusual cooperative feeding tactic off the coast of Mexico. Killer whales were documented slamming their heads into giant sunfish carcasses to break them apart for young and adult pod members. Researchers state: "It is food processing that makes consumption easier." Dr. Ayers remarked: "I couldn't believe what I was seeing."