Dolphins Can Identify Objects Using only Sound: Science Discovers How They ‘See’ Them

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Dolphins can identify objects using sound only: a recent discovery reveals the fascinating ability of mular dolphins to identify submerged materials using only their ecolocation. This advance demonstrates how sound waves transform into detailed mental maps. Tests carried out in Tenerife confirmed that these cetaceans differentiate identical objects from plastic, steel or aluminium. The team analyzed their movements after training them to select …