For these dolphins, using sponges to dig up fish is a family tradition

Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 18:27 in Biology & Nature

Dolphins off the coast of Australia are swimming around with sponges on their noses. But unlike the orcas who wear salmon on their heads, “sponging” isn’t a fashion statement or a cultural trend; it’s a sophisticated foraging technique passed down through generations.

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