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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 07:05 AM Jul 2012

Divided dolphin societies merge 'for first time'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/18985101


Two become one: the unification of these two socially distinct groups of bottlenose dolphin demonstrates the intelligence and social adaptability of the species


A unique social division among a population of bottlenose dolphins in Australia's Moreton Bay has ended, according to a new study.

The dolphins lived as two distinct groups that rarely interacted, one of which foraged on trawler bycatch.

But scientists think that a ban on fishing boats from key areas has brought the two groups together.
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Divided dolphin societies merge 'for first time' (Original Post) xchrom Jul 2012 OP
Clealry a dolphin conspiracy to begin the revolution Viking12 Jul 2012 #1

Viking12

(6,012 posts)
1. Clealry a dolphin conspiracy to begin the revolution
Tue Jul 31, 2012, 01:45 PM
Jul 2012

They were probably brought together by some commie, socialist, community organizer to attack the job creating capitalists. At least that's how Glen Beck will report the story.

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