Male dolphins ‘use social play to hone mating skills years before they mature’
by Nilima Marshall
Jun 10, 2024
2 minutes
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Dolphins who spend more time playing with each other as youngsters will go on to father more offspring later in life compared to those who do not, a study suggests.
Male bottlenose dolphins are known to form lifelong bonds that help them find mates.
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