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Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it’s harder than it looks

  • Some dolphins in Australia hunt by using sponges on their beaks to flush fish from the seafloor.
  • Hunting with sponges disrupts bottlenose dolphins' echolocation ability.
  • According to Mauricio Cantor, sponge hunting is a skilled technique comparable to hunting while blindfolded.
  • Janet Mann states that this hunting technique is passed down from mother dolphins to their offspring.
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These Dolphins Use Sea Sponges on Their Faces to Hunt and It’s More Complicated Than Anyone Thought

Dolphins in Australia pass down a quirky hunting tool that distorts their sonar but boosts their success.

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Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks

Some dolphins in Australia use sponges on their noses to hunt fish, a skill passed down through generations.

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