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to follow dolphins
in the wild is to discover
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one of the most remarkable
adaptations in the natural world
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they use their intelligence
to survive
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changing or inventing strategies
to suit their environment
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spinner dolphins leap in what
appears to a display of exuberance
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in fact,
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they may be signaling
others to join them,
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or coordinating
movements of the pod...
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a kind of long
distance communication.
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At close range,
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dolphins "speak" through
clicks and whistles.
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These signals can
mean anything from
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"food's over here" to "watch out!
There's danger!"
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They also communicate
through touching.
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Dolphins are notoriously affectionate
and extremely sensuous.
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When dolphins mate,
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they swim in rhythm
with the female on top.
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Sex is as frequent
as it is casual.
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It's not always
for reproduction
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often it's a social tool
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used to strengthen
and maintain bonds
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whether old or young
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male or female - all dolphins
engage in caressing and petting