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To: OneVike

Yes, dolphins are mammals, not fish. And this one’s hunting pattern actually gives it better odds of catching its prey. Schooling fish such as herring generally hang out in huge roiling balls. This is a common defense technique serving to confuse predators. The predators which focus on one particular fish are more likely to catch it, vs. going from one to another in a constantly moving mass.


7 posted on 05/20/2022 9:13:02 AM PDT by EinNYC
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To: EinNYC

In this case, there could be some play involved, too. Dolphins seem to incorporate play into everything they do, which is another sign of their intelligence.


8 posted on 05/20/2022 9:17:33 AM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: EinNYC

Interesting. Learned a bit thanks.


9 posted on 05/20/2022 9:19:02 AM PDT by OneVike (Just another Christian waiting to go home)
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