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Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Dolphins have a language that helps them solve problems together

Bottlenose dolphins have been observed chattering while cooperating to solve a tricky puzzle – a feat that suggests they have a type of vocalisation dedicated to cooperating on problem solving.

Posted by Dr CLÉiRIGh at 00:00
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